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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.38, 10,897.60 and 2,334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.38, 10,897.60 and 2,334.54 is: 3,502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.38 : 10,897.60 = 2,334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.38/10,897.60 = 2,334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.38x = 10,897.60 × 2,334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.38x = 25,440,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,440,883.10/7,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.14

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