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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.76, 10,972.29 and 2,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.76, 10,972.29 and 2,316.44 is: 3,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.76 : 10,972.29 = 2,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.76/10,972.29 = 2,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.76x = 10,972.29 × 2,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.76x = 25,416,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416,651.45/7,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.18

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