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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.36, 10,971.60 and 2,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.36, 10,971.60 and 2,694.24 is: 4,043.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.36 : 10,971.60 = 2,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.36/10,971.60 = 2,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.36x = 10,971.60 × 2,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.36x = 29,560,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,560,123.58/7,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.04

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