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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.61, 10,926.50 and 2,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.61, 10,926.50 and 2,666.25 is: 3,999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.61 : 10,926.50 = 2,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.61/10,926.50 = 2,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.61x = 10,926.50 × 2,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.61x = 29,132,767.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132,767.29/7,283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.77

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