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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.57, 10,951.56 and 2,371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.57, 10,951.56 and 2,371.19 is: 3,556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.57 : 10,951.56 = 2,371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.57/10,951.56 = 2,371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.57x = 10,951.56 × 2,371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.57x = 25,968,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,968,174.80/7,302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.03

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