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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.59, 10,971.52 and 2,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.59, 10,971.52 and 2,382.08 is: 3,573.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.59 : 10,971.52 = 2,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.59/10,971.52 = 2,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.59x = 10,971.52 × 2,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.59x = 26,135,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,135,023.16/7,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.49

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