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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.24, 10,911.50 and 2,656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.24, 10,911.50 and 2,656.24 is: 3,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.24 : 10,911.50 = 2,656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.24/10,911.50 = 2,656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.24x = 10,911.50 × 2,656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.24x = 28,983,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,983,562.76/7,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.96

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