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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.29, 10,974.82 and 2,386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.29, 10,974.82 and 2,386.93 is: 3,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.29 : 10,974.82 = 2,386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.29/10,974.82 = 2,386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.29x = 10,974.82 × 2,386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.29x = 26,196,072.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196,072.23/7,317.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.02

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