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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.18, 10,950.50 and 2,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.18, 10,950.50 and 2,368.82 is: 3,553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.18 : 10,950.50 = 2,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.18/10,950.50 = 2,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.18x = 10,950.50 × 2,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.18x = 25,939,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,939,763.41/7,299.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.79

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