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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.76, 10,975.28 and 2,637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.76, 10,975.28 and 2,637.14 is: 3,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.76 : 10,975.28 = 2,637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.76/10,975.28 = 2,637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.76x = 10,975.28 × 2,637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.76x = 28,943,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,943,349.90/7,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.76

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