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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.81, 10,901.70 and 2,336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.81, 10,901.70 and 2,336.34 is: 3,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.81 : 10,901.70 = 2,336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.81/10,901.70 = 2,336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.81x = 10,901.70 × 2,336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.81x = 25,470,077.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,077.78/7,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.99

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