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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.15, 10,970.63 and 2,381.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.15, 10,970.63 and 2,381.47 is: 3,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.15 : 10,970.63 = 2,381.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.15/10,970.63 = 2,381.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.15x = 10,970.63 × 2,381.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.15x = 26,126,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126,226.23/7,313.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.50

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