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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.75, 10,903.25 and 2,650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.75, 10,903.25 and 2,650.75 is: 3,976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.75 : 10,903.25 = 2,650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.75/10,903.25 = 2,650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.75x = 10,903.25 × 2,650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.75x = 28,901,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,901,789.94/7,267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.72

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