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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.36, 10,888.02 and 2,329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.36, 10,888.02 and 2,329.43 is: 3,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.36 : 10,888.02 = 2,329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.36/10,888.02 = 2,329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.36x = 10,888.02 × 2,329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.36x = 25,362,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362,825.99/7,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.81

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