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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.36, 10,952.18 and 2,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.36, 10,952.18 and 2,371 is: 3,556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.36 : 10,952.18 = 2,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.36/10,952.18 = 2,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.36x = 10,952.18 × 2,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.36x = 25,967,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967,618.78/7,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.55

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