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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.58, 10,901.68 and 2,336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.58, 10,901.68 and 2,336.70 is: 3,505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.58 : 10,901.68 = 2,336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.58/10,901.68 = 2,336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.58x = 10,901.68 × 2,336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.58x = 25,473,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,473,955.66/7,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.63

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