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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.27, 10,982.70 and 2,645.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.27, 10,982.70 and 2,645.19 is: 3,965.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.27 : 10,982.70 = 2,645.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.27/10,982.70 = 2,645.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.27x = 10,982.70 × 2,645.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.27x = 29,051,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,051,328.21/7,326.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.36

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