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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.15, 10,971.99 and 2,383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.15, 10,971.99 and 2,383.62 is: 3,574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.15 : 10,971.99 = 2,383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.15/10,971.99 = 2,383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.15x = 10,971.99 × 2,383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.15x = 26,153,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153,054.80/7,317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.21

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