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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.52, 10,901.16 and 2,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.52, 10,901.16 and 2,336.20 is: 3,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.52 : 10,901.16 = 2,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.52/10,901.16 = 2,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.52x = 10,901.16 × 2,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.52x = 25,467,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,467,289.99/7,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.74

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