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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.69, 10,977.67 and 2,386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.69, 10,977.67 and 2,386.19 is: 3,579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.69 : 10,977.67 = 2,386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.69/10,977.67 = 2,386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.69x = 10,977.67 × 2,386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.69x = 26,194,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194,806.38/7,317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.66

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