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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.28, 10,890.36 and 2,327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.28, 10,890.36 and 2,327.64 is: 3,491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.28 : 10,890.36 = 2,327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.28/10,890.36 = 2,327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.28x = 10,890.36 × 2,327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.28x = 25,348,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,348,837.55/7,259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.92

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