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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.84, 10,891.84 and 2,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.84, 10,891.84 and 2,329.36 is: 3,494.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.84 : 10,891.84 = 2,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.84/10,891.84 = 2,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.84x = 10,891.84 × 2,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.84x = 25,371,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,371,016.42/7,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.71

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