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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.32, 10,885.80 and 2,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.32, 10,885.80 and 2,327.30 is: 3,490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.32 : 10,885.80 = 2,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.32/10,885.80 = 2,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.32x = 10,885.80 × 2,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.32x = 25,334,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,334,522.34/7,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.89

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