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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.10, 10,915.44 and 2,345.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.10, 10,915.44 and 2,345.82 is: 3,518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.10 : 10,915.44 = 2,345.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.10/10,915.44 = 2,345.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.10x = 10,915.44 × 2,345.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.10x = 25,605,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605,657.46/7,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.66

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