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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.26, 10,974.40 and 1,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.26, 10,974.40 and 1,844.26 is: 2,766.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.26 : 10,974.40 = 1,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.26/10,974.40 = 1,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.26x = 10,974.40 × 1,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.26x = 20,239,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239,646.94/7,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.39

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