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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.04, 10,924.64 and 2,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.04, 10,924.64 and 2,666.08 is: 3,999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.04 : 10,924.64 = 2,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.04/10,924.64 = 2,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.04x = 10,924.64 × 2,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.04x = 29,125,964.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125,964.21/7,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.15

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