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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.61, 10,985.45 and 1,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.61, 10,985.45 and 1,776.96 is: 2,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.61 : 10,985.45 = 1,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.61/10,985.45 = 1,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.61x = 10,985.45 × 1,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.61x = 19,520,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,520,705.23/7,323.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.45

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