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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.36, 10,926.12 and 2,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.36, 10,926.12 and 2,666 is: 3,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.36 : 10,926.12 = 2,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.36/10,926.12 = 2,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.36x = 10,926.12 × 2,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.36x = 29,129,035.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,129,035.92/7,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.40

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