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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.24, 10,916.60 and 2,348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.24, 10,916.60 and 2,348.07 is: 3,520.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.24 : 10,916.60 = 2,348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.24/10,916.60 = 2,348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.24x = 10,916.60 × 2,348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.24x = 25,632,929.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632,929.22/7,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.41

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