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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.73, 10,917.98 and 2,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.73, 10,917.98 and 2,346.04 is: 3,519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.73 : 10,917.98 = 2,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.73/10,917.98 = 2,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.73x = 10,917.98 × 2,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.73x = 25,614,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,614,028.51/7,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.51

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