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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.47, 10,900.10 and 2,335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.47, 10,900.10 and 2,335.73 is: 3,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.47 : 10,900.10 = 2,335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.47/10,900.10 = 2,335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.47x = 10,900.10 × 2,335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.47x = 25,459,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459,690.57/7,266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.72

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