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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.77, 10,974.01 and 2,386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.77, 10,974.01 and 2,386.39 is: 3,579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.77 : 10,974.01 = 2,386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.77/10,974.01 = 2,386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.77x = 10,974.01 × 2,386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.77x = 26,188,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,188,267.72/7,316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.21

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