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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.16, 10,968.80 and 2,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.16, 10,968.80 and 2,382.46 is: 3,572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.16 : 10,968.80 = 2,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.16/10,968.80 = 2,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.16x = 10,968.80 × 2,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.16x = 26,132,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132,727.25/7,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.90

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