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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,269.58, 10,907.61 and 2,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,269.58, 10,907.61 and 2,651.50 is: 3,978.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,269.58 : 10,907.61 = 2,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,269.58/10,907.61 = 2,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,269.58x = 10,907.61 × 2,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,269.58x = 28,921,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,921,527.92/7,269.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.43

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