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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.74, 10,973.61 and 2,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.74, 10,973.61 and 2,122.38 is: 3,183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.74 : 10,973.61 = 2,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.74/10,973.61 = 2,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.74x = 10,973.61 × 2,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.74x = 23,290,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,290,170.39/7,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.57

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