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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.63, 10,907.91 and 2,341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.63, 10,907.91 and 2,341.68 is: 3,512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.63 : 10,907.91 = 2,341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.63/10,907.91 = 2,341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.63x = 10,907.91 × 2,341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.63x = 25,542,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,542,834.69/7,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.19

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