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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.11, 10,975.30 and 2,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.11, 10,975.30 and 2,384.60 is: 3,577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.11 : 10,975.30 = 2,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.11/10,975.30 = 2,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.11x = 10,975.30 × 2,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.11x = 26,171,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,171,700.38/7,316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.27

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