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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.32, 10,898.82 and 2,650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.32, 10,898.82 and 2,650.68 is: 3,975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.32 : 10,898.82 = 2,650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.32/10,898.82 = 2,650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.32x = 10,898.82 × 2,650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.32x = 28,889,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,889,284.20/7,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.23

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