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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.80, 10,898.70 and 2,335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.80, 10,898.70 and 2,335.48 is: 3,503.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.80 : 10,898.70 = 2,335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.80/10,898.70 = 2,335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.80x = 10,898.70 × 2,335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.80x = 25,453,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453,695.88/7,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.22

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