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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.19, 10,898.70 and 2,334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.19, 10,898.70 and 2,334.72 is: 3,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.19 : 10,898.70 = 2,334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.19/10,898.70 = 2,334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.19x = 10,898.70 × 2,334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.19x = 25,445,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,445,458.11/7,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.38

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