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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.27, 10,896.98 and 2,335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.27, 10,896.98 and 2,335.10 is: 3,500.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.27 : 10,896.98 = 2,335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.27/10,896.98 = 2,335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.27x = 10,896.98 × 2,335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.27x = 25,445,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,445,471.84/7,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.90

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