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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.89, 10,893.84 and 2,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.89, 10,893.84 and 2,332.02 is: 3,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.89 : 10,893.84 = 2,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.89/10,893.84 = 2,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.89x = 10,893.84 × 2,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.89x = 25,404,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,404,652.76/7,261.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.35

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