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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.36, 10,898.52 and 2,336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.36, 10,898.52 and 2,336.43 is: 3,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.36 : 10,898.52 = 2,336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.36/10,898.52 = 2,336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.36x = 10,898.52 × 2,336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.36x = 25,463,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,463,629.08/7,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.32

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