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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.08, 10,892.98 and 2,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.08, 10,892.98 and 2,331.96 is: 3,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.08 : 10,892.98 = 2,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.08/10,892.98 = 2,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.08x = 10,892.98 × 2,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.08x = 25,401,993.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,401,993.64/7,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.38

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