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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.02, 10,908.49 and 2,343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.02, 10,908.49 and 2,343.31 is: 3,512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.02 : 10,908.49 = 2,343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.02/10,908.49 = 2,343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.02x = 10,908.49 × 2,343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.02x = 25,561,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561,973.70/7,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.70

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