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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.86, 10,897.75 and 2,334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.86, 10,897.75 and 2,334.85 is: 3,501.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.86 : 10,897.75 = 2,334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.86/10,897.75 = 2,334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.86x = 10,897.75 × 2,334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.86x = 25,444,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,444,611.59/7,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.94

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