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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.02, 10,992.87 and 2,651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.02, 10,992.87 and 2,651.94 is: 3,975.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.02 : 10,992.87 = 2,651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.02/10,992.87 = 2,651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.02x = 10,992.87 × 2,651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.02x = 29,152,431.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,152,431.67/7,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.50

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