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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.08, 10,948.86 and 2,367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.08, 10,948.86 and 2,367.73 is: 3,552.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.08 : 10,948.86 = 2,367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.08/10,948.86 = 2,367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.08x = 10,948.86 × 2,367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.08x = 25,923,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,923,944.29/7,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.16

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