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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.13, 10,974.18 and 2,386.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.13, 10,974.18 and 2,386.14 is: 3,579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.13 : 10,974.18 = 2,386.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.13/10,974.18 = 2,386.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.13x = 10,974.18 × 2,386.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.13x = 26,185,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,185,929.87/7,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.21

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