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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.34, 10,894.40 and 2,331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.34, 10,894.40 and 2,331.66 is: 3,497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.34 : 10,894.40 = 2,331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.34/10,894.40 = 2,331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.34x = 10,894.40 × 2,331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.34x = 25,402,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,402,036.70/7,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.29

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