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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.50, 10,916.25 and 2,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.50, 10,916.25 and 2,660.50 is: 3,990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.50 : 10,916.25 = 2,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.50/10,916.25 = 2,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.50x = 10,916.25 × 2,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.50x = 29,042,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,042,683.13/7,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.75

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