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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.08, 10,927.53 and 2,354.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.08, 10,927.53 and 2,354.61 is: 3,531.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.08 : 10,927.53 = 2,354.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.08/10,927.53 = 2,354.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.08x = 10,927.53 × 2,354.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.08x = 25,730,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,730,071.41/7,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.89

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