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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.47, 10,968.77 and 2,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.47, 10,968.77 and 2,382 is: 3,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.47 : 10,968.77 = 2,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.47/10,968.77 = 2,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.47x = 10,968.77 × 2,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.47x = 26,127,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,127,610.14/7,312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.02

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