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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.36, 10,914.59 and 2,344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.36, 10,914.59 and 2,344.83 is: 3,517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.36 : 10,914.59 = 2,344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.36/10,914.59 = 2,344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.36x = 10,914.59 × 2,344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.36x = 25,592,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592,858.07/7,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.74

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