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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.26, 10,998.60 and 2,652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.26, 10,998.60 and 2,652.70 is: 3,979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.26 : 10,998.60 = 2,652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.26/10,998.60 = 2,652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.26x = 10,998.60 × 2,652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.26x = 29,175,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,175,986.22/7,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.13

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