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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.65, 10,917.69 and 2,280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.65, 10,917.69 and 2,280.35 is: 3,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.65 : 10,917.69 = 2,280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.65/10,917.69 = 2,280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.65x = 10,917.69 × 2,280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.65x = 24,896,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,896,173.13/7,277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.91

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