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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.02, 10,976.13 and 2,386.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.02, 10,976.13 and 2,386.55 is: 3,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.02 : 10,976.13 = 2,386.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.02/10,976.13 = 2,386.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.02x = 10,976.13 × 2,386.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.02x = 26,195,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195,083.05/7,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.02

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