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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.98, 10,901.49 and 2,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.98, 10,901.49 and 2,334.96 is: 3,502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.98 : 10,901.49 = 2,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.98/10,901.49 = 2,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.98x = 10,901.49 × 2,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.98x = 25,454,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,454,543.09/7,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.77

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