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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.18, 10,951.45 and 2,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.18, 10,951.45 and 2,373.24 is: 3,559.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.18 : 10,951.45 = 2,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.18/10,951.45 = 2,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.18x = 10,951.45 × 2,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.18x = 25,990,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990,352.57/7,302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.26

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