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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.68, 10,889.44 and 2,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.68, 10,889.44 and 2,327.94 is: 3,492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.68 : 10,889.44 = 2,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.68/10,889.44 = 2,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.68x = 10,889.44 × 2,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.68x = 25,349,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,349,957.13/7,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.36

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