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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.06, 10,908.42 and 2,652.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.06, 10,908.42 and 2,652.06 is: 3,979.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.06 : 10,908.42 = 2,652.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.06/10,908.42 = 2,652.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.06x = 10,908.42 × 2,652.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.06x = 28,929,784.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,929,784.35/7,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.85

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