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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236, 10,854 and 1,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236, 10,854 and 1,764 is: 2,646

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236 : 10,854 = 1,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236/10,854 = 1,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236x = 10,854 × 1,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236x = 19,146,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146,456/7,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646

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