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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.92, 10,896.48 and 2,334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.92, 10,896.48 and 2,334.38 is: 3,500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.92 : 10,896.48 = 2,334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.92/10,896.48 = 2,334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.92x = 10,896.48 × 2,334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.92x = 25,436,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,436,524.98/7,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.80

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