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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.57, 10,951.34 and 2,371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.57, 10,951.34 and 2,371.23 is: 3,556.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.57 : 10,951.34 = 2,371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.57/10,951.34 = 2,371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.57x = 10,951.34 × 2,371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.57x = 25,968,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,968,134.09/7,301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.52

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