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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.62, 10,968.91 and 2,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.62, 10,968.91 and 2,382.25 is: 3,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.62 : 10,968.91 = 2,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.62/10,968.91 = 2,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.62x = 10,968.91 × 2,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.62x = 26,130,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,130,652.47/7,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.36

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