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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.43, 10,916.24 and 2,347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.43, 10,916.24 and 2,347.10 is: 3,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.43 : 10,916.24 = 2,347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.43/10,916.24 = 2,347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.43x = 10,916.24 × 2,347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.43x = 25,621,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,621,440.59/7,277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.67

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