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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.42, 10,971.62 and 2,384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.42, 10,971.62 and 2,384.04 is: 3,576.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.42 : 10,971.62 = 2,384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.42/10,971.62 = 2,384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.42x = 10,971.62 × 2,384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.42x = 26,156,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,156,780.94/7,314.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.06

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