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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.58, 10,893.91 and 2,332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.58, 10,893.91 and 2,332.49 is: 3,498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.58 : 10,893.91 = 2,332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.58/10,893.91 = 2,332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.58x = 10,893.91 × 2,332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.58x = 25,409,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,409,875.84/7,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.74

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