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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.26, 10,968.57 and 2,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.26, 10,968.57 and 2,381.44 is: 3,573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.26 : 10,968.57 = 2,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.26/10,968.57 = 2,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.26x = 10,968.57 × 2,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.26x = 26,120,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,120,991.34/7,310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.20

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