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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.04, 10,971.36 and 2,118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.04, 10,971.36 and 2,118.96 is: 3,178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.04 : 10,971.36 = 2,118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.04/10,971.36 = 2,118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.04x = 10,971.36 × 2,118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.04x = 23,247,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247,872.99/7,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.96

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