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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.97, 10,903.86 and 2,338.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.97, 10,903.86 and 2,338.23 is: 3,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.97 : 10,903.86 = 2,338.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.97/10,903.86 = 2,338.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.97x = 10,903.86 × 2,338.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.97x = 25,495,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,495,732.57/7,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.48

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