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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.03, 10,973.68 and 2,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.03, 10,973.68 and 2,383.52 is: 3,575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.03 : 10,973.68 = 2,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.03/10,973.68 = 2,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.03x = 10,973.68 × 2,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.03x = 26,155,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155,985.75/7,315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.65

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