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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.56, 10,910.98 and 2,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.56, 10,910.98 and 2,342.08 is: 3,513.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.56 : 10,910.98 = 2,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.56/10,910.98 = 2,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.56x = 10,910.98 × 2,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.56x = 25,554,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,554,388.04/7,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.81

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