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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.98, 10,903 and 2,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.98, 10,903 and 2,335.96 is: 3,504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.98 : 10,903 = 2,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.98/10,903 = 2,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.98x = 10,903 × 2,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.98x = 25,468,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,468,971.88/7,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.27

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