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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.21, 10,968.93 and 2,382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.21, 10,968.93 and 2,382.66 is: 3,573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.21 : 10,968.93 = 2,382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.21/10,968.93 = 2,382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.21x = 10,968.93 × 2,382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.21x = 26,135,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,135,230.75/7,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.21

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