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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.08, 10,885.86 and 2,326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.08, 10,885.86 and 2,326.07 is: 3,489.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.08 : 10,885.86 = 2,326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.08/10,885.86 = 2,326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.08x = 10,885.86 × 2,326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.08x = 25,321,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,321,272.37/7,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.18

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