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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.72, 10,952.96 and 2,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.72, 10,952.96 and 2,372.32 is: 3,558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.72 : 10,952.96 = 2,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.72/10,952.96 = 2,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.72x = 10,952.96 × 2,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.72x = 25,983,926.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,983,926.07/7,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.12

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