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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.34, 10,962.74 and 2,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.34, 10,962.74 and 2,688.26 is: 4,033.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.34 : 10,962.74 = 2,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.34/10,962.74 = 2,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.34x = 10,962.74 × 2,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.34x = 29,470,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,470,695.43/7,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.58

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