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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.55, 10,895.42 and 1,998.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.55, 10,895.42 and 1,998.21 is: 2,996.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.55 : 10,895.42 = 1,998.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.55/10,895.42 = 1,998.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.55x = 10,895.42 × 1,998.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.55x = 21,771,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,771,327.21/7,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.93

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