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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.32, 10,926.80 and 2,605.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.32, 10,926.80 and 2,605.06 is: 3,906.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.32 : 10,926.80 = 2,605.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.32/10,926.80 = 2,605.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.32x = 10,926.80 × 2,605.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.32x = 28,464,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464,969.61/7,286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.63

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