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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.30, 10,946.52 and 2,367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.30, 10,946.52 and 2,367.76 is: 3,550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.30 : 10,946.52 = 2,367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.30/10,946.52 = 2,367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.30x = 10,946.52 × 2,367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.30x = 25,918,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,918,732.20/7,299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.85

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