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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,300.50, 10,950.59 and 2,370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,300.50, 10,950.59 and 2,370.13 is: 3,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,300.50 : 10,950.59 = 2,370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,300.50/10,950.59 = 2,370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,300.50x = 10,950.59 × 2,370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,300.50x = 25,954,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954,255.27/7,300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.14

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