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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.84, 10,897.88 and 2,333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.84, 10,897.88 and 2,333.36 is: 3,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.84 : 10,897.88 = 2,333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.84/10,897.88 = 2,333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.84x = 10,897.88 × 2,333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.84x = 25,428,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,428,677.28/7,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.72

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