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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.77, 10,857.88 and 2,621.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.77, 10,857.88 and 2,621.77 is: 3,932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.77 : 10,857.88 = 2,621.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.77/10,857.88 = 2,621.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.77x = 10,857.88 × 2,621.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.77x = 28,466,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,466,864.05/7,238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.56

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