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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.71, 10,908.27 and 2,342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.71, 10,908.27 and 2,342.25 is: 3,512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.71 : 10,908.27 = 2,342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.71/10,908.27 = 2,342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.71x = 10,908.27 × 2,342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.71x = 25,549,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549,895.41/7,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.64

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