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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,318.49, 10,977.69 and 2,388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,318.49, 10,977.69 and 2,388.11 is: 3,582.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,318.49 : 10,977.69 = 2,388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,318.49/10,977.69 = 2,388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,318.49x = 10,977.69 × 2,388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,318.49x = 26,215,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,215,885.33/7,318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.15

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