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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.52, 10,974.84 and 3,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.52, 10,974.84 and 3,617.16 is: 5,428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.52 : 10,974.84 = 3,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.52/10,974.84 = 3,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.52x = 10,974.84 × 3,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.52x = 39,697,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,697,752.25/7,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.00

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