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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.14, 10,906.47 and 2,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.14, 10,906.47 and 2,341.82 is: 3,512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.14 : 10,906.47 = 2,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.14/10,906.47 = 2,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.14x = 10,906.47 × 2,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.14x = 25,541,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,541,016.84/7,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.18

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