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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.32, 10,899.24 and 2,336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.32, 10,899.24 and 2,336.36 is: 3,504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.32 : 10,899.24 = 2,336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.32/10,899.24 = 2,336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.32x = 10,899.24 × 2,336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.32x = 25,464,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,464,548.37/7,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.46

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