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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.50, 10,976.49 and 2,386.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.50, 10,976.49 and 2,386.14 is: 3,579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.50 : 10,976.49 = 2,386.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.50/10,976.49 = 2,386.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.50x = 10,976.49 × 2,386.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.50x = 26,191,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,191,429.92/7,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.78

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