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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.35, 10,916.06 and 2,349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.35, 10,916.06 and 2,349.42 is: 3,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.35 : 10,916.06 = 2,349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.35/10,916.06 = 2,349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.35x = 10,916.06 × 2,349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.35x = 25,646,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,646,397.94/7,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.62

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