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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.88, 10,926.90 and 5,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.88, 10,926.90 and 5,635.08 is: 8,463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.88 : 10,926.90 = 5,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.88/10,926.90 = 5,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.88x = 10,926.90 × 5,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.88x = 61,573,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573,955.65/7,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.91

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