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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.52, 10,907.75 and 2,342.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.52, 10,907.75 and 2,342.81 is: 3,511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.52 : 10,907.75 = 2,342.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.52/10,907.75 = 2,342.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.52x = 10,907.75 × 2,342.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.52x = 25,554,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,554,774.06/7,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.95

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