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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.24, 10,954.94 and 2,371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.24, 10,954.94 and 2,371.77 is: 3,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.24 : 10,954.94 = 2,371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.24/10,954.94 = 2,371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.24x = 10,954.94 × 2,371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.24x = 25,982,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,982,586.18/7,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.17

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