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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.81, 10,897.20 and 2,333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.81, 10,897.20 and 2,333.34 is: 3,500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.81 : 10,897.20 = 2,333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.81/10,897.20 = 2,333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.81x = 10,897.20 × 2,333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.81x = 25,426,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,426,872.65/7,263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.49

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