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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.83, 10,989.42 and 2,647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.83, 10,989.42 and 2,647.22 is: 3,969.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.83 : 10,989.42 = 2,647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.83/10,989.42 = 2,647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.83x = 10,989.42 × 2,647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.83x = 29,091,408.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091,408.79/7,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.99

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