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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.83, 10,960.50 and 2,627.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.83, 10,960.50 and 2,627.57 is: 3,940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.83 : 10,960.50 = 2,627.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.83/10,960.50 = 2,627.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.83x = 10,960.50 × 2,627.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.83x = 28,799,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,799,480.99/7,308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.37

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