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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.90, 10,895.98 and 2,332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.90, 10,895.98 and 2,332.82 is: 3,499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.90 : 10,895.98 = 2,332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.90/10,895.98 = 2,332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.90x = 10,895.98 × 2,332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.90x = 25,418,360.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,418,360.06/7,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.75

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