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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.72, 10,948.31 and 2,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.72, 10,948.31 and 2,367.36 is: 3,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.72 : 10,948.31 = 2,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.72/10,948.31 = 2,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.72x = 10,948.31 × 2,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.72x = 25,918,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,918,591.16/7,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.60

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