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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.28, 10,897.50 and 2,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.28, 10,897.50 and 2,334.08 is: 3,501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.28 : 10,897.50 = 2,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.28/10,897.50 = 2,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.28x = 10,897.50 × 2,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.28x = 25,435,636.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,435,636.80/7,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.47

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