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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.24, 10,952.40 and 2,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.24, 10,952.40 and 2,107.52 is: 3,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.24 : 10,952.40 = 2,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.24/10,952.40 = 2,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.24x = 10,952.40 × 2,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.24x = 23,082,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082,402.05/7,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.44

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