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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.58, 10,926.45 and 2,665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.58, 10,926.45 and 2,665.50 is: 3,998.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.58 : 10,926.45 = 2,665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.58/10,926.45 = 2,665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.58x = 10,926.45 × 2,665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.58x = 29,124,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124,452.48/7,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.65

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