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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.90, 10,909.61 and 2,343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.90, 10,909.61 and 2,343.22 is: 3,513.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.90 : 10,909.61 = 2,343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.90/10,909.61 = 2,343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.90x = 10,909.61 × 2,343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.90x = 25,563,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,563,594.93/7,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.94

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