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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.75, 10,976.79 and 2,638.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.75, 10,976.79 and 2,638.14 is: 3,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.75 : 10,976.79 = 2,638.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.75/10,976.79 = 2,638.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.75x = 10,976.79 × 2,638.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.75x = 28,958,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,958,308.77/7,317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.27

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