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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.20, 10,895.76 and 2,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.20, 10,895.76 and 2,331.20 is: 3,497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.20 : 10,895.76 = 2,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.20/10,895.76 = 2,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.20x = 10,895.76 × 2,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.20x = 25,400,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,400,195.71/7,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.11

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