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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.79, 10,915.20 and 2,346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.79, 10,915.20 and 2,346.93 is: 3,520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.79 : 10,915.20 = 2,346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.79/10,915.20 = 2,346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.79x = 10,915.20 × 2,346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.79x = 25,617,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,617,210.34/7,276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.40

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