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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.27, 11,366.69 and 2,897.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.27, 11,366.69 and 2,897.25 is: 4,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.27 : 11,366.69 = 2,897.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.27/11,366.69 = 2,897.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.27x = 11,366.69 × 2,897.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.27x = 32,932,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,932,128.12/7,577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.18

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