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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.77, 10,907.65 and 2,077.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.77, 10,907.65 and 2,077.64 is: 3,116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.77 : 10,907.65 = 2,077.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.77/10,907.65 = 2,077.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.77x = 10,907.65 × 2,077.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.77x = 22,662,175.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662,175.46/7,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.46

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