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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.24, 10,886.56 and 2,328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.24, 10,886.56 and 2,328.08 is: 3,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.24 : 10,886.56 = 2,328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.24/10,886.56 = 2,328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.24x = 10,886.56 × 2,328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.24x = 25,344,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,344,782.60/7,261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.42

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