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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.74, 10,893.54 and 2,648.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.74, 10,893.54 and 2,648.66 is: 3,970.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.74 : 10,893.54 = 2,648.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.74/10,893.54 = 2,648.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.74x = 10,893.54 × 2,648.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.74x = 28,853,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,853,283.66/7,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.60

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