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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.72, 10,900.35 and 2,335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.72, 10,900.35 and 2,335.83 is: 3,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.72 : 10,900.35 = 2,335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.72/10,900.35 = 2,335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.72x = 10,900.35 × 2,335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.72x = 25,461,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,461,364.54/7,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.32

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