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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.86, 10,899.26 and 2,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.86, 10,899.26 and 2,335.85 is: 3,503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.86 : 10,899.26 = 2,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.86/10,899.26 = 2,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.86x = 10,899.26 × 2,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.86x = 25,458,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,458,970.30/7,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.44

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