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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.62, 10,903.38 and 2,338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.62, 10,903.38 and 2,338.62 is: 3,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.62 : 10,903.38 = 2,338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.62/10,903.38 = 2,338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.62x = 10,903.38 × 2,338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.62x = 25,498,862.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,498,862.54/7,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.59

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