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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.99, 10,897.95 and 2,334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.99, 10,897.95 and 2,334.99 is: 3,502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.99 : 10,897.95 = 2,334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.99/10,897.95 = 2,334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.99x = 10,897.95 × 2,334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.99x = 25,446,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446,653.89/7,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.16

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