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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.86, 11,049.81 and 2,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.86, 11,049.81 and 2,685.26 is: 4,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.86 : 11,049.81 = 2,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.86/11,049.81 = 2,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.86x = 11,049.81 × 2,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.86x = 29,671,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,671,612.80/7,365.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.26

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