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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.03, 10,989.33 and 2,646.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.03, 10,989.33 and 2,646.14 is: 3,968.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.03 : 10,989.33 = 2,646.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.03/10,989.33 = 2,646.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.03x = 10,989.33 × 2,646.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.03x = 29,079,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,079,305.69/7,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.77

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