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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.64, 11,204.46 and 2,726.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.64, 11,204.46 and 2,726.15 is: 4,089.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.64 : 11,204.46 = 2,726.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.64/11,204.46 = 2,726.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.64x = 11,204.46 × 2,726.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.64x = 30,544,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544,982.61/7,469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.22

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