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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.91, 10,963.38 and 2,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.91, 10,963.38 and 2,377.44 is: 3,566.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.91 : 10,963.38 = 2,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.91/10,963.38 = 2,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.91x = 10,963.38 × 2,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.91x = 26,064,778.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,064,778.15/7,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.65

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