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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.62, 10,973.76 and 2,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.62, 10,973.76 and 2,385.52 is: 3,577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.62 : 10,973.76 = 2,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.62/10,973.76 = 2,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.62x = 10,973.76 × 2,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.62x = 26,178,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178,123.96/7,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.90

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