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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.37, 10,890.55 and 2,643.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.37, 10,890.55 and 2,643.73 is: 3,965.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.37 : 10,890.55 = 2,643.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.37/10,890.55 = 2,643.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.37x = 10,890.55 × 2,643.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.37x = 28,791,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,791,673.75/7,260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.59

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