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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.52, 10,962.74 and 2,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.52, 10,962.74 and 2,114.36 is: 3,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.52 : 10,962.74 = 2,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.52/10,962.74 = 2,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.52x = 10,962.74 × 2,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.52x = 23,179,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,179,178.95/7,308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.53

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