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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.38, 10,927.98 and 2,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.38, 10,927.98 and 2,354.72 is: 3,532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.38 : 10,927.98 = 2,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.38/10,927.98 = 2,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.38x = 10,927.98 × 2,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.38x = 25,732,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,732,278.43/7,284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.53

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