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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.50, 10,904.64 and 2,649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.50, 10,904.64 and 2,649.50 is: 3,976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.50 : 10,904.64 = 2,649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.50/10,904.64 = 2,649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.50x = 10,904.64 × 2,649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.50x = 28,891,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,891,843.68/7,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.03

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