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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.37, 10,898.51 and 2,335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.37, 10,898.51 and 2,335.37 is: 3,502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.37 : 10,898.51 = 2,335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.37/10,898.51 = 2,335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.37x = 10,898.51 × 2,335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.37x = 25,452,086.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,452,086.38/7,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.72

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