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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.60, 10,964.70 and 2,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.60, 10,964.70 and 2,381.40 is: 3,571.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.60 : 10,964.70 = 2,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.60/10,964.70 = 2,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.60x = 10,964.70 × 2,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.60x = 26,111,336.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111,336.58/7,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.22

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