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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.72, 10,954.10 and 2,371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.72, 10,954.10 and 2,371.86 is: 3,558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.72 : 10,954.10 = 2,371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.72/10,954.10 = 2,371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.72x = 10,954.10 × 2,371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.72x = 25,981,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,981,591.63/7,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.28

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