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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.04, 10,917.40 and 4,634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.04, 10,917.40 and 4,634.76 is: 6,963.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.04 : 10,917.40 = 4,634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.04/10,917.40 = 4,634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.04x = 10,917.40 × 4,634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.04x = 50,599,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,599,528.82/7,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.84

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