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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.50, 10,998.93 and 2,652.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.50, 10,998.93 and 2,652.95 is: 3,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.50 : 10,998.93 = 2,652.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.50/10,998.93 = 2,652.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.50x = 10,998.93 × 2,652.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.50x = 29,179,611.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,179,611.34/7,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.49

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