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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.98, 10,907.64 and 2,343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.98, 10,907.64 and 2,343.14 is: 3,514.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.98 : 10,907.64 = 2,343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.98/10,907.64 = 2,343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.98x = 10,907.64 × 2,343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.98x = 25,558,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,558,127.59/7,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.12

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