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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.16, 10,890.86 and 2,330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.16, 10,890.86 and 2,330.63 is: 3,495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.16 : 10,890.86 = 2,330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.16/10,890.86 = 2,330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.16x = 10,890.86 × 2,330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.16x = 25,382,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,382,498.93/7,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.17

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