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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.46, 10,968.68 and 2,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.46, 10,968.68 and 2,382.09 is: 3,573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.46 : 10,968.68 = 2,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.46/10,968.68 = 2,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.46x = 10,968.68 × 2,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.46x = 26,128,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,128,382.94/7,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.13

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