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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.88, 10,912.74 and 2,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.88, 10,912.74 and 2,344.88 is: 3,516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.88 : 10,912.74 = 2,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.88/10,912.74 = 2,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.88x = 10,912.74 × 2,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.88x = 25,589,065.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,589,065.77/7,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.97

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