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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.15, 10,926.91 and 2,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.15, 10,926.91 and 2,354.62 is: 3,531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.15 : 10,926.91 = 2,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.15/10,926.91 = 2,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.15x = 10,926.91 × 2,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.15x = 25,728,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,728,720.82/7,286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.18

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