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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.08, 10,968.36 and 2,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.08, 10,968.36 and 2,118 is: 3,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.08 : 10,968.36 = 2,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.08/10,968.36 = 2,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.08x = 10,968.36 × 2,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.08x = 23,230,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,986.48/7,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.07

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