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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.72, 10,968.62 and 2,048.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.72, 10,968.62 and 2,048.42 is: 3,072.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.72 : 10,968.62 = 2,048.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.72/10,968.62 = 2,048.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.72x = 10,968.62 × 2,048.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.72x = 22,468,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,357.76/7,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.09

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