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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.58, 10,983.23 and 2,645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.58, 10,983.23 and 2,645.48 is: 3,965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.58 : 10,983.23 = 2,645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.58/10,983.23 = 2,645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.58x = 10,983.23 × 2,645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.58x = 29,055,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,055,915.30/7,326.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.82

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