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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.36, 10,973.32 and 2,385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.36, 10,973.32 and 2,385.04 is: 3,577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.36 : 10,973.32 = 2,385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.36/10,973.32 = 2,385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.36x = 10,973.32 × 2,385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.36x = 26,171,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,171,807.13/7,315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.65

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