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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.24, 10,967.44 and 2,382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.24, 10,967.44 and 2,382.42 is: 3,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.24 : 10,967.44 = 2,382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.24/10,967.44 = 2,382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.24x = 10,967.44 × 2,382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.24x = 26,129,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129,048.40/7,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.38

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