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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.68, 10,893.42 and 2,647.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.68, 10,893.42 and 2,647.24 is: 3,967.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.68 : 10,893.42 = 2,647.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.68/10,893.42 = 2,647.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.68x = 10,893.42 × 2,647.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.68x = 28,837,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,837,497.16/7,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.36

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