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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.12, 10,908.96 and 2,341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.12, 10,908.96 and 2,341.84 is: 3,512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.12 : 10,908.96 = 2,341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.12/10,908.96 = 2,341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.12x = 10,908.96 × 2,341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.12x = 25,547,038.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547,038.89/7,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.53

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