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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.96, 10,891.36 and 2,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.96, 10,891.36 and 2,329.22 is: 3,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.96 : 10,891.36 = 2,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.96/10,891.36 = 2,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.96x = 10,891.36 × 2,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.96x = 25,368,400.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,400.77/7,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.29

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