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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.92, 10,975.73 and 2,386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.92, 10,975.73 and 2,386.55 is: 3,579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.92 : 10,975.73 = 2,386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.92/10,975.73 = 2,386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.92x = 10,975.73 × 2,386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.92x = 26,194,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194,061.62/7,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.93

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