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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.57, 10,971.83 and 2,935.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.57, 10,971.83 and 2,935.10 is: 4,402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.57 : 10,971.83 = 2,935.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.57/10,971.83 = 2,935.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.57x = 10,971.83 × 2,935.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.57x = 32,203,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,203,453.00/7,314.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.64

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