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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.52, 10,898.82 and 2,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.52, 10,898.82 and 2,337.48 is: 3,506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.52 : 10,898.82 = 2,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.52/10,898.82 = 2,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.52x = 10,898.82 × 2,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.52x = 25,475,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475,773.77/7,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.39

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