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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.32, 10,899.36 and 2,334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.32, 10,899.36 and 2,334.60 is: 3,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.32 : 10,899.36 = 2,334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.32/10,899.36 = 2,334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.32x = 10,899.36 × 2,334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.32x = 25,445,645.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,445,645.86/7,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.34

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