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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.71, 10,900.34 and 2,335.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.71, 10,900.34 and 2,335.70 is: 3,503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.71 : 10,900.34 = 2,335.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.71/10,900.34 = 2,335.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.71x = 10,900.34 × 2,335.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.71x = 25,459,857.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459,857.96/7,266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.63

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