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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.17, 10,972.58 and 2,318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.17, 10,972.58 and 2,318.33 is: 3,476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.17 : 10,972.58 = 2,318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.17/10,972.58 = 2,318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.17x = 10,972.58 × 2,318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.17x = 25,437,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,437,994.94/7,317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.48

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