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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.90, 10,888.77 and 2,329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.90, 10,888.77 and 2,329.97 is: 3,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.90 : 10,888.77 = 2,329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.90/10,888.77 = 2,329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.90x = 10,888.77 × 2,329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.90x = 25,370,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,370,507.44/7,259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.61

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