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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.13, 10,899.31 and 2,648.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.13, 10,899.31 and 2,648.13 is: 3,972.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.13 : 10,899.31 = 2,648.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.13/10,899.31 = 2,648.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.13x = 10,899.31 × 2,648.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.13x = 28,862,789.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,862,789.79/7,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.78

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