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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.84, 10,972.58 and 2,384.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.84, 10,972.58 and 2,384.55 is: 3,576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.84 : 10,972.58 = 2,384.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.84/10,972.58 = 2,384.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.84x = 10,972.58 × 2,384.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.84x = 26,164,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,164,653.72/7,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.93

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