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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.86, 10,977.23 and 2,934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.86, 10,977.23 and 2,934.74 is: 4,402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.86 : 10,977.23 = 2,934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.86/10,977.23 = 2,934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.86x = 10,977.23 × 2,934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.86x = 32,215,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215,350.75/7,317.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.29

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