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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.73, 10,888.57 and 2,328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.73, 10,888.57 and 2,328.73 is: 3,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.73 : 10,888.57 = 2,328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.73/10,888.57 = 2,328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.73x = 10,888.57 × 2,328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.73x = 25,356,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,356,512.39/7,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.76

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