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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.77, 10,508.85 and 2,327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.77, 10,508.85 and 2,327.81 is: 3,491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.77 : 10,508.85 = 2,327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.77/10,508.85 = 2,327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.77x = 10,508.85 × 2,327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.77x = 24,462,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462,553.57/7,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.77

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