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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.50, 10,969.30 and 2,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.50, 10,969.30 and 2,381.76 is: 3,572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.50 : 10,969.30 = 2,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.50/10,969.30 = 2,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.50x = 10,969.30 × 2,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.50x = 26,126,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126,239.97/7,312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.82

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