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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.58, 10,897.14 and 2,333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.58, 10,897.14 and 2,333.57 is: 3,500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.58 : 10,897.14 = 2,333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.58/10,897.14 = 2,333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.58x = 10,897.14 × 2,333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.58x = 25,429,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429,238.99/7,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.44

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