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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.82, 10,908.66 and 2,341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.82, 10,908.66 and 2,341.18 is: 3,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.82 : 10,908.66 = 2,341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.82/10,908.66 = 2,341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.82x = 10,908.66 × 2,341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.82x = 25,539,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539,136.62/7,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.59

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