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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.22, 10,968.71 and 2,382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.22, 10,968.71 and 2,382.82 is: 3,573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.22 : 10,968.71 = 2,382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.22/10,968.71 = 2,382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.22x = 10,968.71 × 2,382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.22x = 26,136,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,136,461.56/7,313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.87

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