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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.86, 10,902.24 and 2,337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.86, 10,902.24 and 2,337.86 is: 3,506.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.86 : 10,902.24 = 2,337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.86/10,902.24 = 2,337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.86x = 10,902.24 × 2,337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.86x = 25,487,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487,910.81/7,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.45

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