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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.13, 10,903.81 and 2,651.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.13, 10,903.81 and 2,651.13 is: 3,977.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.13 : 10,903.81 = 2,651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.13/10,903.81 = 2,651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.13x = 10,903.81 × 2,651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.13x = 28,907,417.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,907,417.81/7,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.28

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