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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.11, 10,910.23 and 2,342.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.11, 10,910.23 and 2,342.89 is: 3,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.11 : 10,910.23 = 2,342.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.11/10,910.23 = 2,342.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.11x = 10,910.23 × 2,342.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.11x = 25,561,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561,476.55/7,273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.52

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