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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.50, 10,997.43 and 2,651.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.50, 10,997.43 and 2,651.95 is: 3,977.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.50 : 10,997.43 = 2,651.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.50/10,997.43 = 2,651.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.50x = 10,997.43 × 2,651.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.50x = 29,164,634.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,164,634.49/7,331.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.99

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