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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.95, 10,982.16 and 2,642.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.95, 10,982.16 and 2,642.35 is: 3,962.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.95 : 10,982.16 = 2,642.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.95/10,982.16 = 2,642.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.95x = 10,982.16 × 2,642.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.95x = 29,018,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018,741.75/7,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.71

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