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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.74, 10,902.33 and 2,649.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.74, 10,902.33 and 2,649.66 is: 3,974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.74 : 10,902.33 = 2,649.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.74/10,902.33 = 2,649.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.74x = 10,902.33 × 2,649.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.74x = 28,887,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,887,467.71/7,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.75

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