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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.36, 10,896.48 and 2,646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.36, 10,896.48 and 2,646.72 is: 3,970.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.36 : 10,896.48 = 2,646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.36/10,896.48 = 2,646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.36x = 10,896.48 × 2,646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.36x = 28,839,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839,931.55/7,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.60

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