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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.67, 10,903.68 and 2,337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.67, 10,903.68 and 2,337.14 is: 3,505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.67 : 10,903.68 = 2,337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.67/10,903.68 = 2,337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.67x = 10,903.68 × 2,337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.67x = 25,483,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,483,453.93/7,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.93

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