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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.16, 10,897.08 and 2,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.16, 10,897.08 and 2,335.60 is: 3,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.16 : 10,897.08 = 2,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.16/10,897.08 = 2,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.16x = 10,897.08 × 2,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.16x = 25,451,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451,220.05/7,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.71

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