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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.16, 10,915.88 and 2,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.16, 10,915.88 and 2,347.24 is: 3,520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.16 : 10,915.88 = 2,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.16/10,915.88 = 2,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.16x = 10,915.88 × 2,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.16x = 25,622,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,622,190.17/7,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.91

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