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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.26, 10,999.40 and 2,654.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.26, 10,999.40 and 2,654.37 is: 3,980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.26 : 10,999.40 = 2,654.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.26/10,999.40 = 2,654.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.26x = 10,999.40 × 2,654.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.26x = 29,196,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196,464.11/7,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.29

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