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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.57, 10,917.70 and 2,346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.57, 10,917.70 and 2,346.69 is: 3,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.57 : 10,917.70 = 2,346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.57/10,917.70 = 2,346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.57x = 10,917.70 × 2,346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.57x = 25,620,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,620,457.41/7,277.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.47

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