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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.68, 10,914.18 and 2,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.68, 10,914.18 and 2,344.16 is: 3,516.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.68 : 10,914.18 = 2,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.68/10,914.18 = 2,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.68x = 10,914.18 × 2,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.68x = 25,584,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,584,584.19/7,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.45

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