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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.70, 10,923.63 and 2,350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.70, 10,923.63 and 2,350.42 is: 3,525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.70 : 10,923.63 = 2,350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.70/10,923.63 = 2,350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.70x = 10,923.63 × 2,350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.70x = 25,675,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675,118.42/7,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.98

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