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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.61, 10,886.34 and 2,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.61, 10,886.34 and 2,326.56 is: 3,488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.61 : 10,886.34 = 2,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.61/10,886.34 = 2,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.61x = 10,886.34 × 2,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.61x = 25,327,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,327,723.19/7,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.85

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