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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.39, 10,953.59 and 2,372.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.39, 10,953.59 and 2,372.73 is: 3,559.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.39 : 10,953.59 = 2,372.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.39/10,953.59 = 2,372.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.39x = 10,953.59 × 2,372.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.39x = 25,989,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989,899.74/7,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.10

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