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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.72, 10,924.20 and 2,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.72, 10,924.20 and 2,350.44 is: 3,526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.72 : 10,924.20 = 2,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.72/10,924.20 = 2,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.72x = 10,924.20 × 2,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.72x = 25,676,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,676,676.65/7,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.18

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