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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.34, 10,951.80 and 2,918.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.34, 10,951.80 and 2,918.62 is: 4,377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.34 : 10,951.80 = 2,918.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.34/10,951.80 = 2,918.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.34x = 10,951.80 × 2,918.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.34x = 31,964,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,964,142.52/7,302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.25

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