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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.32, 10,898 and 2,334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.32, 10,898 and 2,334.28 is: 3,501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.32 : 10,898 = 2,334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.32/10,898 = 2,334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.32x = 10,898 × 2,334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.32x = 25,438,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,438,983.44/7,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.91

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