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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.50, 10,919.26 and 2,662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.50, 10,919.26 and 2,662.50 is: 3,993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.50 : 10,919.26 = 2,662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.50/10,919.26 = 2,662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.50x = 10,919.26 × 2,662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.50x = 29,072,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,072,529.75/7,279.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.75

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