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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.58, 10,909.40 and 2,345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.58, 10,909.40 and 2,345.76 is: 3,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.58 : 10,909.40 = 2,345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.58/10,909.40 = 2,345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.58x = 10,909.40 × 2,345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.58x = 25,590,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590,779.60/7,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.80

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