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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.60, 10,999.52 and 2,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.60, 10,999.52 and 2,655.40 is: 3,983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.60 : 10,999.52 = 2,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.60/10,999.52 = 2,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.60x = 10,999.52 × 2,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.60x = 29,208,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,208,125.41/7,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.32

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