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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.24, 10,974.44 and 2,384.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.24, 10,974.44 and 2,384.76 is: 3,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.24 : 10,974.44 = 2,384.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.24/10,974.44 = 2,384.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.24x = 10,974.44 × 2,384.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.24x = 26,171,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,171,405.53/7,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.66

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