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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.17, 10,923.57 and 2,350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.17, 10,923.57 and 2,350.70 is: 3,526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.17 : 10,923.57 = 2,350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.17/10,923.57 = 2,350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.17x = 10,923.57 × 2,350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.17x = 25,677,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,677,981.38/7,281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.63

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