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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.51, 10,982.61 and 2,641.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.51, 10,982.61 and 2,641.79 is: 3,962.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.51 : 10,982.61 = 2,641.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.51/10,982.61 = 2,641.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.51x = 10,982.61 × 2,641.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.51x = 29,013,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013,694.36/7,322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.26

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