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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.26, 10,972.94 and 2,383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.26, 10,972.94 and 2,383.79 is: 3,576.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.26 : 10,972.94 = 2,383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.26/10,972.94 = 2,383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.26x = 10,972.94 × 2,383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.26x = 26,157,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,157,117.86/7,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.18

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