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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.21, 10,954.92 and 2,372.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.21, 10,954.92 and 2,372.37 is: 3,559.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.21 : 10,954.92 = 2,372.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.21/10,954.92 = 2,372.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.21x = 10,954.92 × 2,372.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.21x = 25,989,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989,123.56/7,302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.08

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