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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.18, 10,948.62 and 2,368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.18, 10,948.62 and 2,368.81 is: 3,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.18 : 10,948.62 = 2,368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.18/10,948.62 = 2,368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.18x = 10,948.62 × 2,368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.18x = 25,935,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935,209.79/7,299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.17

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