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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.46, 10,970.26 and 2,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.46, 10,970.26 and 2,383 is: 3,574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.46 : 10,970.26 = 2,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.46/10,970.26 = 2,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.46x = 10,970.26 × 2,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.46x = 26,142,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142,129.58/7,313.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.52

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