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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.92, 10,897.98 and 2,335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.92, 10,897.98 and 2,335.38 is: 3,502.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.92 : 10,897.98 = 2,335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.92/10,897.98 = 2,335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.92x = 10,897.98 × 2,335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.92x = 25,450,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450,924.53/7,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.30

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