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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.41, 10,965.30 and 2,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.41, 10,965.30 and 2,926.74 is: 4,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.41 : 10,965.30 = 2,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.41/10,965.30 = 2,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.41x = 10,965.30 × 2,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.41x = 32,092,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,582.12/7,306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.39

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