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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.60, 10,916.40 and 2,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.60, 10,916.40 and 2,662.40 is: 3,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.60 : 10,916.40 = 2,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.60/10,916.40 = 2,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.60x = 10,916.40 × 2,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.60x = 29,063,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,063,823.36/7,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.60

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