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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.05, 10,971.99 and 2,382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.05, 10,971.99 and 2,382.37 is: 3,573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.05 : 10,971.99 = 2,382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.05/10,971.99 = 2,382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.05x = 10,971.99 × 2,382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.05x = 26,139,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139,312.39/7,314.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.85

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