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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.42, 10,946.40 and 2,367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.42, 10,946.40 and 2,367.78 is: 3,550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.42 : 10,946.40 = 2,367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.42/10,946.40 = 2,367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.42x = 10,946.40 × 2,367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.42x = 25,918,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,918,666.99/7,299.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.78

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