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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.62, 10,901.88 and 2,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.62, 10,901.88 and 2,337.62 is: 3,506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.62 : 10,901.88 = 2,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.62/10,901.88 = 2,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.62x = 10,901.88 × 2,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.62x = 25,484,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,484,452.73/7,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.09

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