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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.04, 10,995.34 and 2,650.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.04, 10,995.34 and 2,650.14 is: 3,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.04 : 10,995.34 = 2,650.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.04/10,995.34 = 2,650.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.04x = 10,995.34 × 2,650.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.04x = 29,139,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,139,190.35/7,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.77

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