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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.87, 10,967.78 and 2,381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.87, 10,967.78 and 2,381.50 is: 3,572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.87 : 10,967.78 = 2,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.87/10,967.78 = 2,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.87x = 10,967.78 × 2,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.87x = 26,119,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,119,746.60/7,311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.24

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