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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.34, 10,907.43 and 2,341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.34, 10,907.43 and 2,341.33 is: 3,511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.34 : 10,907.43 = 2,341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.34/10,907.43 = 2,341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.34x = 10,907.43 × 2,341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.34x = 25,537,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537,893.08/7,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.65

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