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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.37, 10,895.63 and 2,334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.37, 10,895.63 and 2,334.54 is: 3,499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.37 : 10,895.63 = 2,334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.37/10,895.63 = 2,334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.37x = 10,895.63 × 2,334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.37x = 25,436,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,436,324.19/7,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.59

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