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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.68, 10,910.88 and 2,653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.68, 10,910.88 and 2,653.68 is: 3,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.68 : 10,910.88 = 2,653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.68/10,910.88 = 2,653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.68x = 10,910.88 × 2,653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.68x = 28,953,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,953,984.04/7,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.29

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