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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.60, 10,896.39 and 2,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.60, 10,896.39 and 2,332.40 is: 3,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.60 : 10,896.39 = 2,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.60/10,896.39 = 2,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.60x = 10,896.39 × 2,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.60x = 25,414,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,414,685.55/7,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.39

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