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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.52, 10,865.32 and 2,626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.52, 10,865.32 and 2,626.40 is: 3,939.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.52 : 10,865.32 = 2,626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.52/10,865.32 = 2,626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.52x = 10,865.32 × 2,626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.52x = 28,536,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,536,676.45/7,243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.61

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