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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.23, 10,997.60 and 2,655.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.23, 10,997.60 and 2,655.15 is: 3,980.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.23 : 10,997.60 = 2,655.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.23/10,997.60 = 2,655.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.23x = 10,997.60 × 2,655.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.23x = 29,200,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,200,264.36/7,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.28

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