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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.36, 10,736.40 and 2,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.36, 10,736.40 and 2,477.60 is: 3,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.36 : 10,736.40 = 2,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.36/10,736.40 = 2,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.36x = 10,736.40 × 2,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.36x = 26,600,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600,504.64/7,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.52

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