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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.08, 10,886.10 and 2,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.08, 10,886.10 and 2,327.08 is: 3,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.08 : 10,886.10 = 2,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.08/10,886.10 = 2,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.08x = 10,886.10 × 2,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.08x = 25,332,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332,825.59/7,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.29

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