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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314, 10,965.51 and 2,380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314, 10,965.51 and 2,380.71 is: 3,569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314 : 10,965.51 = 2,380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314/10,965.51 = 2,380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314x = 10,965.51 × 2,380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314x = 26,105,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,105,699.31/7,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.28

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