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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.44, 10,974.66 and 2,637.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.44, 10,974.66 and 2,637.07 is: 3,955.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.44 : 10,974.66 = 2,637.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.44/10,974.66 = 2,637.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.44x = 10,974.66 × 2,637.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.44x = 28,940,946.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940,946.65/7,316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.61

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