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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.72, 10,892.58 and 2,331.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.72, 10,892.58 and 2,331.75 is: 3,497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.72 : 10,892.58 = 2,331.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.72/10,892.58 = 2,331.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.72x = 10,892.58 × 2,331.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.72x = 25,398,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398,805.52/7,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.63

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