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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.99, 10,887.67 and 2,328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.99, 10,887.67 and 2,328.82 is: 3,491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.99 : 10,887.67 = 2,328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.99/10,887.67 = 2,328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.99x = 10,887.67 × 2,328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.99x = 25,355,423.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355,423.65/7,261.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.53

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