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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.08, 10,953.50 and 2,371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.08, 10,953.50 and 2,371.35 is: 3,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.08 : 10,953.50 = 2,371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.08/10,953.50 = 2,371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.08x = 10,953.50 × 2,371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.08x = 25,974,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974,588.15/7,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.15

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