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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.38, 10,899.77 and 2,336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.38, 10,899.77 and 2,336.51 is: 3,504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.38 : 10,899.77 = 2,336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.38/10,899.77 = 2,336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.38x = 10,899.77 × 2,336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.38x = 25,467,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467,437.17/7,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.83

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