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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.74, 10,889.04 and 2,645.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.74, 10,889.04 and 2,645.66 is: 3,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.74 : 10,889.04 = 2,645.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.74/10,889.04 = 2,645.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.74x = 10,889.04 × 2,645.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.74x = 28,808,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,808,697.57/7,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.10

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