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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.58, 10,954.26 and 2,371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.58, 10,954.26 and 2,371.85 is: 3,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.58 : 10,954.26 = 2,371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.58/10,954.26 = 2,371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.58x = 10,954.26 × 2,371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.58x = 25,981,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,981,849.72/7,302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.90

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