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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.68, 10,977.36 and 2,385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.68, 10,977.36 and 2,385.92 is: 3,579.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.68 : 10,977.36 = 2,385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.68/10,977.36 = 2,385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.68x = 10,977.36 × 2,385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.68x = 26,191,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,191,102.77/7,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.15

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