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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.29, 10,914.70 and 2,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.29, 10,914.70 and 2,346 is: 3,519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.29 : 10,914.70 = 2,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.29/10,914.70 = 2,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.29x = 10,914.70 × 2,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.29x = 25,605,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605,886.20/7,276.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.09

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