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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.34, 10,886.64 and 2,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.34, 10,886.64 and 2,327.76 is: 3,490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.34 : 10,886.64 = 2,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.34/10,886.64 = 2,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.34x = 10,886.64 × 2,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.34x = 25,341,485.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341,485.13/7,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.88

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