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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.26, 10,971.99 and 2,384.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.26, 10,971.99 and 2,384.71 is: 3,576.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.26 : 10,971.99 = 2,384.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.26/10,971.99 = 2,384.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.26x = 10,971.99 × 2,384.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.26x = 26,164,986.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,164,986.84/7,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.28

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