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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.24, 10,965.94 and 2,381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.24, 10,965.94 and 2,381.42 is: 3,569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.24 : 10,965.94 = 2,381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.24/10,965.94 = 2,381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.24x = 10,965.94 × 2,381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.24x = 26,114,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,114,508.83/7,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.88

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