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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.09, 10,888.02 and 2,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.09, 10,888.02 and 2,327.40 is: 3,490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.09 : 10,888.02 = 2,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.09/10,888.02 = 2,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.09x = 10,888.02 × 2,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.09x = 25,340,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,340,777.75/7,259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.91

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