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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.94, 10,916.97 and 3,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.94, 10,916.97 and 3,385.14 is: 5,077.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.94 : 10,916.97 = 3,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.94/10,916.97 = 3,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.94x = 10,916.97 × 3,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.94x = 36,955,471.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,955,471.83/7,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,077.74

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