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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.12, 10,947.32 and 2,367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.12, 10,947.32 and 2,367.74 is: 3,551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.12 : 10,947.32 = 2,367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.12/10,947.32 = 2,367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.12x = 10,947.32 × 2,367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.12x = 25,920,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920,340.88/7,298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.65

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