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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.19, 10,898.45 and 2,333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.19, 10,898.45 and 2,333.61 is: 3,500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.19 : 10,898.45 = 2,333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.19/10,898.45 = 2,333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.19x = 10,898.45 × 2,333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.19x = 25,432,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,432,728.99/7,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.63

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