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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.23, 10,963.76 and 2,312.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.23, 10,963.76 and 2,312.99 is: 3,468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.23 : 10,963.76 = 2,312.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.23/10,963.76 = 2,312.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.23x = 10,963.76 × 2,312.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.23x = 25,359,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,100.43/7,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.99

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