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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.98, 10,900.84 and 2,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.98, 10,900.84 and 2,336.24 is: 3,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.98 : 10,900.84 = 2,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.98/10,900.84 = 2,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.98x = 10,900.84 × 2,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.98x = 25,466,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466,978.44/7,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.48

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