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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.59, 10,915.86 and 2,597.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.59, 10,915.86 and 2,597.07 is: 3,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.59 : 10,915.86 = 2,597.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.59/10,915.86 = 2,597.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.59x = 10,915.86 × 2,597.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.59x = 28,349,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349,197.95/7,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.41

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