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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263, 10,895.40 and 2,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263, 10,895.40 and 2,332.08 is: 3,498.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263 : 10,895.40 = 2,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263/10,895.40 = 2,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263x = 10,895.40 × 2,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263x = 25,408,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,408,944.43/7,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.41

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