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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.08, 10,997.28 and 2,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.08, 10,997.28 and 2,712 is: 4,068.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.08 : 10,997.28 = 2,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.08/10,997.28 = 2,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.08x = 10,997.28 × 2,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.08x = 29,824,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824,623.36/7,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.80

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