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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.35, 10,974.98 and 2,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.35, 10,974.98 and 2,933.24 is: 4,400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.35 : 10,974.98 = 2,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.35/10,974.98 = 2,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.35x = 10,974.98 × 2,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.35x = 32,192,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192,223.37/7,316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.04

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