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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.66, 10,997.76 and 2,651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.66, 10,997.76 and 2,651.78 is: 3,977.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.66 : 10,997.76 = 2,651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.66/10,997.76 = 2,651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.66x = 10,997.76 × 2,651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.66x = 29,163,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,163,640.01/7,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.23

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