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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.33, 10,971.14 and 2,381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.33, 10,971.14 and 2,381.82 is: 3,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.33 : 10,971.14 = 2,381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.33/10,971.14 = 2,381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.33x = 10,971.14 × 2,381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.33x = 26,131,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,131,268.77/7,313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.10

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