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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.38, 10,996.65 and 2,650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.38, 10,996.65 and 2,650.74 is: 3,976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.38 : 10,996.65 = 2,650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.38/10,996.65 = 2,650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.38x = 10,996.65 × 2,650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.38x = 29,149,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,149,260.02/7,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.50

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