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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.14, 10,926.78 and 2,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.14, 10,926.78 and 2,354.46 is: 3,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.14 : 10,926.78 = 2,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.14/10,926.78 = 2,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.14x = 10,926.78 × 2,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.14x = 25,726,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,726,666.44/7,286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.90

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