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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.27, 10,988.13 and 2,646.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.27, 10,988.13 and 2,646.01 is: 3,968.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.27 : 10,988.13 = 2,646.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.27/10,988.13 = 2,646.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.27x = 10,988.13 × 2,646.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.27x = 29,074,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,074,646.92/7,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.01

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