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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.98, 10,897.84 and 2,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.98, 10,897.84 and 2,334.24 is: 3,501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.98 : 10,897.84 = 2,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.98/10,897.84 = 2,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.98x = 10,897.84 × 2,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.98x = 25,438,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,438,174.04/7,264.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.48

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