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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,077.39, 10,611.84 and 2,396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,077.39, 10,611.84 and 2,396.05 is: 3,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,077.39 : 10,611.84 = 2,396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,077.39/10,611.84 = 2,396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,077.39x = 10,611.84 × 2,396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,077.39x = 25,426,499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,426,499.23/7,077.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.64

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