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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.52, 10,982.54 and 2,642.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.52, 10,982.54 and 2,642.26 is: 3,962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.52 : 10,982.54 = 2,642.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.52/10,982.54 = 2,642.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.52x = 10,982.54 × 2,642.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.52x = 29,018,726.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018,726.14/7,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.40

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