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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.20, 10,889.76 and 2,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.20, 10,889.76 and 2,327.20 is: 3,491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.20 : 10,889.76 = 2,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.20/10,889.76 = 2,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.20x = 10,889.76 × 2,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.20x = 25,342,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342,649.47/7,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.11

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