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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.96, 10,903.71 and 2,337.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.96, 10,903.71 and 2,337.95 is: 3,507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.96 : 10,903.71 = 2,337.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.96/10,903.71 = 2,337.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.96x = 10,903.71 × 2,337.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.96x = 25,492,274.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,492,274.28/7,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.01

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