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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.92, 10,996.20 and 2,714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.92, 10,996.20 and 2,714.16 is: 4,072.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.92 : 10,996.20 = 2,714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.92/10,996.20 = 2,714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.92x = 10,996.20 × 2,714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.92x = 29,845,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,845,446.19/7,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.84

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