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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.47, 10,889.93 and 2,330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.47, 10,889.93 and 2,330.02 is: 3,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.47 : 10,889.93 = 2,330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.47/10,889.93 = 2,330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.47x = 10,889.93 × 2,330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.47x = 25,373,709.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,373,709.60/7,261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.29

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