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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,318.49, 10,978.88 and 2,386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,318.49, 10,978.88 and 2,386.99 is: 3,580.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,318.49 : 10,978.88 = 2,386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,318.49/10,978.88 = 2,386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,318.49x = 10,978.88 × 2,386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,318.49x = 26,206,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206,416.80/7,318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.85

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