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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.60, 10,888.56 and 2,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.60, 10,888.56 and 2,329.44 is: 3,492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.60 : 10,888.56 = 2,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.60/10,888.56 = 2,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.60x = 10,888.56 × 2,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.60x = 25,364,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,364,247.21/7,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.45

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