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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.49, 10,927.44 and 2,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.49, 10,927.44 and 2,354.94 is: 3,531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.49 : 10,927.44 = 2,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.49/10,927.44 = 2,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.49x = 10,927.44 × 2,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.49x = 25,733,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,733,465.55/7,286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.67

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