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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.99, 10,912.55 and 2,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.99, 10,912.55 and 2,344.02 is: 3,516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.99 : 10,912.55 = 2,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.99/10,912.55 = 2,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.99x = 10,912.55 × 2,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.99x = 25,579,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,579,235.45/7,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.53

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