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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.17, 10,921.86 and 2,350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.17, 10,921.86 and 2,350.62 is: 3,525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.17 : 10,921.86 = 2,350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.17/10,921.86 = 2,350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.17x = 10,921.86 × 2,350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.17x = 25,673,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673,142.55/7,282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.48

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