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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.57, 10,887.27 and 2,326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.57, 10,887.27 and 2,326.89 is: 3,490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.57 : 10,887.27 = 2,326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.57/10,887.27 = 2,326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.57x = 10,887.27 × 2,326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.57x = 25,333,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,333,479.69/7,258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.15

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