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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.17, 10,976.01 and 2,385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.17, 10,976.01 and 2,385.70 is: 3,579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.17 : 10,976.01 = 2,385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.17/10,976.01 = 2,385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.17x = 10,976.01 × 2,385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.17x = 26,185,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,185,467.06/7,316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.12

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