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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.62, 10,925.49 and 2,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.62, 10,925.49 and 2,665.50 is: 3,998.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.62 : 10,925.49 = 2,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.62/10,925.49 = 2,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.62x = 10,925.49 × 2,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.62x = 29,121,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,121,893.60/7,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.82

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