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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.76, 10,985.82 and 2,644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.76, 10,985.82 and 2,644.16 is: 3,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.76 : 10,985.82 = 2,644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.76/10,985.82 = 2,644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.76x = 10,985.82 × 2,644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.76x = 29,048,265.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,048,265.81/7,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.30

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