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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.53, 10,972.97 and 2,383.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.53, 10,972.97 and 2,383.79 is: 3,576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.53 : 10,972.97 = 2,383.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.53/10,972.97 = 2,383.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.53x = 10,972.97 × 2,383.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.53x = 26,157,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,157,256.16/7,314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.07

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