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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.24, 10,944.68 and 2,676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.24, 10,944.68 and 2,676.72 is: 4,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.24 : 10,944.68 = 2,676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.24/10,944.68 = 2,676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.24x = 10,944.68 × 2,676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.24x = 29,295,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295,843.85/7,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.20

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