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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.60, 10,900.50 and 2,337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.60, 10,900.50 and 2,337.06 is: 3,504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.60 : 10,900.50 = 2,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.60/10,900.50 = 2,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.60x = 10,900.50 × 2,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.60x = 25,475,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,475,122.53/7,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.82

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