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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.82, 10,888.86 and 2,327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.82, 10,888.86 and 2,327.35 is: 3,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.82 : 10,888.86 = 2,327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.82/10,888.86 = 2,327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.82x = 10,888.86 × 2,327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.82x = 25,342,188.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342,188.32/7,257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.71

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