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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.12, 10,897.68 and 2,334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.12, 10,897.68 and 2,334.48 is: 3,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.12 : 10,897.68 = 2,334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.12/10,897.68 = 2,334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.12x = 10,897.68 × 2,334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.12x = 25,440,416.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,440,416.01/7,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.24

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