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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308, 10,962.52 and 2,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308, 10,962.52 and 2,114.28 is: 3,171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308 : 10,962.52 = 2,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308/10,962.52 = 2,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308x = 10,962.52 × 2,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308x = 23,177,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,177,836.79/7,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.57

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