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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.42, 10,971.45 and 2,317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.42, 10,971.45 and 2,317.58 is: 3,475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.42 : 10,971.45 = 2,317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.42/10,971.45 = 2,317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.42x = 10,971.45 × 2,317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.42x = 25,427,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,427,158.23/7,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.36

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