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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.08, 10,900.92 and 2,336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.08, 10,900.92 and 2,336.21 is: 3,504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.08 : 10,900.92 = 2,336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.08/10,900.92 = 2,336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.08x = 10,900.92 × 2,336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.08x = 25,466,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466,783.81/7,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.89

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