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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.24, 10,888.06 and 2,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.24, 10,888.06 and 2,329.08 is: 3,491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.24 : 10,888.06 = 2,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.24/10,888.06 = 2,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.24x = 10,888.06 × 2,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.24x = 25,359,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,162.78/7,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.92

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