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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.22, 10,926.65 and 2,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.22, 10,926.65 and 2,604.96 is: 3,906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.22 : 10,926.65 = 2,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.22/10,926.65 = 2,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.22x = 10,926.65 × 2,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.22x = 28,463,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463,478.04/7,286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.48

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