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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.16, 10,970.27 and 2,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.16, 10,970.27 and 2,382.10 is: 3,573.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.16 : 10,970.27 = 2,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.16/10,970.27 = 2,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.16x = 10,970.27 × 2,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.16x = 26,132,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132,280.17/7,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.81

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