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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.03, 10,972.18 and 2,382.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.03, 10,972.18 and 2,382.52 is: 3,574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.03 : 10,972.18 = 2,382.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.03/10,972.18 = 2,382.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.03x = 10,972.18 × 2,382.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.03x = 26,141,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,141,398.95/7,314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.15

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