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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.72, 10,901.60 and 2,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.72, 10,901.60 and 2,337.76 is: 3,506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.72 : 10,901.60 = 2,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.72/10,901.60 = 2,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.72x = 10,901.60 × 2,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.72x = 25,485,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,485,324.42/7,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.65

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