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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.36, 10,988.14 and 2,648.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.36, 10,988.14 and 2,648.73 is: 3,973.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.36 : 10,988.14 = 2,648.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.36/10,988.14 = 2,648.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.36x = 10,988.14 × 2,648.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.36x = 29,104,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,104,616.06/7,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.13

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