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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.48, 10,976.28 and 2,387.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.48, 10,976.28 and 2,387.01 is: 3,580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.48 : 10,976.28 = 2,387.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.48/10,976.28 = 2,387.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.48x = 10,976.28 × 2,387.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.48x = 26,200,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,200,490.12/7,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.53

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