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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.90, 10,910.07 and 2,341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.90, 10,910.07 and 2,341.35 is: 3,512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.90 : 10,910.07 = 2,341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.90/10,910.07 = 2,341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.90x = 10,910.07 × 2,341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.90x = 25,544,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544,292.39/7,272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.26

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