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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.23, 11,046.35 and 1,817.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.23, 11,046.35 and 1,817.67 is: 2,726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.23 : 11,046.35 = 1,817.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.23/11,046.35 = 1,817.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.23x = 11,046.35 × 1,817.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.23x = 20,078,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,078,619.00/7,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.51

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