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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.17, 10,902.26 and 2,337.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.17, 10,902.26 and 2,337.79 is: 3,506.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.17 : 10,902.26 = 2,337.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.17/10,902.26 = 2,337.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.17x = 10,902.26 × 2,337.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.17x = 25,487,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487,194.41/7,268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.69

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