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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.58, 10,894.76 and 2,331.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.58, 10,894.76 and 2,331.88 is: 3,497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.58 : 10,894.76 = 2,331.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.58/10,894.76 = 2,331.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.58x = 10,894.76 × 2,331.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.58x = 25,405,272.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,405,272.95/7,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.62

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