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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.72, 10,917.97 and 2,346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.72, 10,917.97 and 2,346.03 is: 3,519.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.72 : 10,917.97 = 2,346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.72/10,917.97 = 2,346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.72x = 10,917.97 × 2,346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.72x = 25,613,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,613,879.29/7,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.49

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