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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.90, 10,976.16 and 2,386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.90, 10,976.16 and 2,386.70 is: 3,580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.90 : 10,976.16 = 2,386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.90/10,976.16 = 2,386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.90x = 10,976.16 × 2,386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.90x = 26,196,801.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196,801.07/7,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.31

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