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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.60, 10,896 and 2,334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.60, 10,896 and 2,334.05 is: 3,500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.60 : 10,896 = 2,334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.60/10,896 = 2,334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.60x = 10,896 × 2,334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.60x = 25,431,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,431,808.80/7,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.30

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