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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.32, 10,902.24 and 2,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.32, 10,902.24 and 2,338.36 is: 3,507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.32 : 10,902.24 = 2,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.32/10,902.24 = 2,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.32x = 10,902.24 × 2,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.32x = 25,493,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,493,361.93/7,268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.46

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