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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.42, 10,946.25 and 2,102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.42, 10,946.25 and 2,102.31 is: 3,153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.42 : 10,946.25 = 2,102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.42/10,946.25 = 2,102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.42x = 10,946.25 × 2,102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.42x = 23,012,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,012,410.84/7,296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.93

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