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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.21, 10,970.78 and 2,383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.21, 10,970.78 and 2,383.74 is: 3,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.21 : 10,970.78 = 2,383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.21/10,970.78 = 2,383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.21x = 10,970.78 × 2,383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.21x = 26,151,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151,475.20/7,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.43

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