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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.04, 10,889.26 and 2,327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.04, 10,889.26 and 2,327.51 is: 3,491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.04 : 10,889.26 = 2,327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.04/10,889.26 = 2,327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.04x = 10,889.26 × 2,327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.04x = 25,344,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,344,861.54/7,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.49

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