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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.64, 10,916.86 and 2,083.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.64, 10,916.86 and 2,083.38 is: 3,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.64 : 10,916.86 = 2,083.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.64/10,916.86 = 2,083.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.64x = 10,916.86 × 2,083.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.64x = 22,743,967.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,743,967.79/7,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.18

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