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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.46, 10,972.82 and 2,382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.46, 10,972.82 and 2,382.95 is: 3,574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.46 : 10,972.82 = 2,382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.46/10,972.82 = 2,382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.46x = 10,972.82 × 2,382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.46x = 26,147,714.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147,714.81/7,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.80

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