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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.68, 10,903.38 and 2,648.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.68, 10,903.38 and 2,648.68 is: 3,974.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.68 : 10,903.38 = 2,648.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.68/10,903.38 = 2,648.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.68x = 10,903.38 × 2,648.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.68x = 28,879,564.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,879,564.54/7,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.79

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