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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.88, 10,969.98 and 2,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.88, 10,969.98 and 2,383.34 is: 3,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.88 : 10,969.98 = 2,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.88/10,969.98 = 2,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.88x = 10,969.98 × 2,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.88x = 26,145,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145,192.13/7,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.25

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