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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.82, 10,896.36 and 2,332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.82, 10,896.36 and 2,332.35 is: 3,499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.82 : 10,896.36 = 2,332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.82/10,896.36 = 2,332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.82x = 10,896.36 × 2,332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.82x = 25,414,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,414,125.25/7,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.21

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