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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.30, 10,916.57 and 2,345.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.30, 10,916.57 and 2,345.83 is: 3,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.30 : 10,916.57 = 2,345.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.30/10,916.57 = 2,345.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.30x = 10,916.57 × 2,345.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.30x = 25,608,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608,395.98/7,276.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.43

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