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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.84, 10,896.62 and 2,333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.84, 10,896.62 and 2,333.16 is: 3,499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.84 : 10,896.62 = 2,333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.84/10,896.62 = 2,333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.84x = 10,896.62 × 2,333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.84x = 25,423,557.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,423,557.92/7,264.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.53

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