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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.53, 10,909.22 and 2,342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.53, 10,909.22 and 2,342.52 is: 3,513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.53 : 10,909.22 = 2,342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.53/10,909.22 = 2,342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.53x = 10,909.22 × 2,342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.53x = 25,555,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,555,054.32/7,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.43

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