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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.14, 10,908.20 and 2,342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.14, 10,908.20 and 2,342.16 is: 3,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.14 : 10,908.20 = 2,342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.14/10,908.20 = 2,342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.14x = 10,908.20 × 2,342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.14x = 25,548,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,548,749.71/7,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.24

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