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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.46, 10,890.63 and 3,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.46, 10,890.63 and 3,366.66 is: 5,046.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.46 : 10,890.63 = 3,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.46/10,890.63 = 3,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.46x = 10,890.63 × 3,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.46x = 36,665,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,665,048.40/7,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.49

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