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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.44, 10,977.57 and 3,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.44, 10,977.57 and 3,158.34 is: 4,736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.44 : 10,977.57 = 3,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.44/10,977.57 = 3,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.44x = 10,977.57 × 3,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.44x = 34,670,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,670,898.43/7,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.18

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