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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.24, 10,977.54 and 2,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.24, 10,977.54 and 2,704.60 is: 4,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.24 : 10,977.54 = 2,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.24/10,977.54 = 2,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.24x = 10,977.54 × 2,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.24x = 29,689,854.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,689,854.68/7,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.30

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