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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.06, 10,918.70 and 2,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.06, 10,918.70 and 2,348.72 is: 3,523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.06 : 10,918.70 = 2,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.06/10,918.70 = 2,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.06x = 10,918.70 × 2,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.06x = 25,644,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,644,969.06/7,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.12

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