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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.36, 11,073.51 and 2,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.36, 11,073.51 and 2,316.94 is: 3,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.36 : 11,073.51 = 2,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.36/11,073.51 = 2,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.36x = 11,073.51 × 2,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.36x = 25,656,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,656,630.58/7,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.40

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