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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.22, 10,899.60 and 2,335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.22, 10,899.60 and 2,335.33 is: 3,503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.22 : 10,899.60 = 2,335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.22/10,899.60 = 2,335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.22x = 10,899.60 × 2,335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.22x = 25,454,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,454,162.87/7,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.56

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