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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.34, 10,888.39 and 2,327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.34, 10,888.39 and 2,327.65 is: 3,491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.34 : 10,888.39 = 2,327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.34/10,888.39 = 2,327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.34x = 10,888.39 × 2,327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.34x = 25,344,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,344,360.98/7,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.28

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