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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.36, 10,948.68 and 2,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.36, 10,948.68 and 2,682 is: 4,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.36 : 10,948.68 = 2,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.36/10,948.68 = 2,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.36x = 10,948.68 × 2,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.36x = 29,364,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,364,359.76/7,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.87

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