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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.63, 10,997.03 and 2,650.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.63, 10,997.03 and 2,650.99 is: 3,976.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.63 : 10,997.03 = 2,650.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.63/10,997.03 = 2,650.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.63x = 10,997.03 × 2,650.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.63x = 29,153,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,153,016.56/7,330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.88

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