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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.92, 10,897.81 and 2,334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.92, 10,897.81 and 2,334.89 is: 3,501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.92 : 10,897.81 = 2,334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.92/10,897.81 = 2,334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.92x = 10,897.81 × 2,334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.92x = 25,445,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,445,178.35/7,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.51

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