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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.54, 10,914 and 2,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.54, 10,914 and 2,346.04 is: 3,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.54 : 10,914 = 2,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.54/10,914 = 2,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.54x = 10,914 × 2,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.54x = 25,604,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,604,680.56/7,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.32

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