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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.88, 10,909.74 and 2,342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.88, 10,909.74 and 2,342.88 is: 3,513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.88 : 10,909.74 = 2,342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.88/10,909.74 = 2,342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.88x = 10,909.74 × 2,342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.88x = 25,560,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,560,211.65/7,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.97

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