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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.18, 10,971.80 and 2,382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.18, 10,971.80 and 2,382.18 is: 3,573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.18 : 10,971.80 = 2,382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.18/10,971.80 = 2,382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.18x = 10,971.80 × 2,382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.18x = 26,136,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,136,802.52/7,313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.93

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