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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.22, 10,971.57 and 2,384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.22, 10,971.57 and 2,384.70 is: 3,576.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.22 : 10,971.57 = 2,384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.22/10,971.57 = 2,384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.22x = 10,971.57 × 2,384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.22x = 26,163,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,163,902.98/7,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.15

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