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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.26, 10,992.78 and 2,949.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.26, 10,992.78 and 2,949.62 is: 4,425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.26 : 10,992.78 = 2,949.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.26/10,992.78 = 2,949.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.26x = 10,992.78 × 2,949.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.26x = 32,424,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,424,468.78/7,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.18

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