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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.12, 10,962.59 and 2,378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.12, 10,962.59 and 2,378.84 is: 3,567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.12 : 10,962.59 = 2,378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.12/10,962.59 = 2,378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.12x = 10,962.59 × 2,378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.12x = 26,078,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,078,247.60/7,310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.42

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