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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.72, 10,893.99 and 2,330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.72, 10,893.99 and 2,330.98 is: 3,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.72 : 10,893.99 = 2,330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.72/10,893.99 = 2,330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.72x = 10,893.99 × 2,330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.72x = 25,393,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,393,606.69/7,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.92

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