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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.74, 10,953.60 and 2,688.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.74, 10,953.60 and 2,688.66 is: 4,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.74 : 10,953.60 = 2,688.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.74/10,953.60 = 2,688.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.74x = 10,953.60 × 2,688.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.74x = 29,450,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,450,506.18/7,306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.59

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