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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.05, 10,897.05 and 2,335.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.05, 10,897.05 and 2,335.20 is: 3,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.05 : 10,897.05 = 2,335.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.05/10,897.05 = 2,335.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.05x = 10,897.05 × 2,335.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.05x = 25,446,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446,799.92/7,264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.11

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