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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.82, 10,910.16 and 2,342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.82, 10,910.16 and 2,342.18 is: 3,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.82 : 10,910.16 = 2,342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.82/10,910.16 = 2,342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.82x = 10,910.16 × 2,342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.82x = 25,553,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553,558.55/7,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.09

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