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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.72, 10,915.08 and 2,658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.72, 10,915.08 and 2,658.64 is: 3,987.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.72 : 10,915.08 = 2,658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.72/10,915.08 = 2,658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.72x = 10,915.08 × 2,658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.72x = 29,019,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,019,268.29/7,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.96

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