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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.34, 10,975.65 and 2,384.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.34, 10,975.65 and 2,384.83 is: 3,577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.34 : 10,975.65 = 2,384.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.34/10,975.65 = 2,384.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.34x = 10,975.65 × 2,384.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.34x = 26,175,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,175,059.39/7,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.62

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