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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.97, 10,900.86 and 2,336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.97, 10,900.86 and 2,336.23 is: 3,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.97 : 10,900.86 = 2,336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.97/10,900.86 = 2,336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.97x = 10,900.86 × 2,336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.97x = 25,466,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466,916.16/7,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.48

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