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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.72, 10,911.26 and 2,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.72, 10,911.26 and 2,344.26 is: 3,515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.72 : 10,911.26 = 2,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.72/10,911.26 = 2,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.72x = 10,911.26 × 2,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.72x = 25,578,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578,830.37/7,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.64

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