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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.64, 10,903.90 and 5,626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.64, 10,903.90 and 5,626.40 is: 8,442.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.64 : 10,903.90 = 5,626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.64/10,903.90 = 5,626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.64x = 10,903.90 × 5,626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.64x = 61,349,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,349,702.96/7,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.65

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