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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.04, 10,913.98 and 2,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.04, 10,913.98 and 2,659 is: 3,988.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.04 : 10,913.98 = 2,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.04/10,913.98 = 2,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.04x = 10,913.98 × 2,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.04x = 29,020,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,020,272.82/7,276.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.47

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