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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.20, 10,926.61 and 2,604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.20, 10,926.61 and 2,604.94 is: 3,906.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.20 : 10,926.61 = 2,604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.20/10,926.61 = 2,604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.20x = 10,926.61 × 2,604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.20x = 28,463,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463,163.45/7,286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.45

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