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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.11, 10,898.15 and 2,336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.11, 10,898.15 and 2,336.18 is: 3,503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.11 : 10,898.15 = 2,336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.11/10,898.15 = 2,336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.11x = 10,898.15 × 2,336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.11x = 25,459,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459,973.90/7,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.94

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