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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.73, 10,886.52 and 2,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.73, 10,886.52 and 2,326.68 is: 3,489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.73 : 10,886.52 = 2,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.73/10,886.52 = 2,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.73x = 10,886.52 × 2,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.73x = 25,329,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,329,448.35/7,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.03

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