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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.47, 10,886.22 and 2,327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.47, 10,886.22 and 2,327.45 is: 3,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.47 : 10,886.22 = 2,327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.47/10,886.22 = 2,327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.47x = 10,886.22 × 2,327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.47x = 25,337,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,337,078.31/7,257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.17

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