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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.80, 10,898.70 and 2,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.80, 10,898.70 and 2,647.72 is: 3,971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.80 : 10,898.70 = 2,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.80/10,898.70 = 2,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.80x = 10,898.70 × 2,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.80x = 28,856,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,856,705.96/7,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.58

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