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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.66, 10,971.96 and 2,381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.66, 10,971.96 and 2,381.97 is: 3,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.66 : 10,971.96 = 2,381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.66/10,971.96 = 2,381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.66x = 10,971.96 × 2,381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.66x = 26,134,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,134,911.77/7,313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.44

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