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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.08, 10,983.98 and 2,645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.08, 10,983.98 and 2,645.98 is: 3,966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.08 : 10,983.98 = 2,645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.08/10,983.98 = 2,645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.08x = 10,983.98 × 2,645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.08x = 29,063,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,063,391.40/7,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.57

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