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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.92, 10,896.93 and 2,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.92, 10,896.93 and 2,335.23 is: 3,501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.92 : 10,896.93 = 2,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.92/10,896.93 = 2,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.92x = 10,896.93 × 2,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.92x = 25,446,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446,837.84/7,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.74

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