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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.66, 10,960.53 and 2,377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.66, 10,960.53 and 2,377.83 is: 3,564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.66 : 10,960.53 = 2,377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.66/10,960.53 = 2,377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.66x = 10,960.53 × 2,377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.66x = 26,062,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,062,277.05/7,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.48

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