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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.90, 10,897.48 and 2,333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.90, 10,897.48 and 2,333.82 is: 3,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.90 : 10,897.48 = 2,333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.90/10,897.48 = 2,333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.90x = 10,897.48 × 2,333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.90x = 25,432,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,432,756.77/7,263.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.25

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