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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.16, 10,888.62 and 2,328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.16, 10,888.62 and 2,328.72 is: 3,493.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.16 : 10,888.62 = 2,328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.16/10,888.62 = 2,328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.16x = 10,888.62 × 2,328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.16x = 25,356,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356,547.17/7,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.04

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