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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.72, 10,955.82 and 2,372.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.72, 10,955.82 and 2,372.37 is: 3,559.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.72 : 10,955.82 = 2,372.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.72/10,955.82 = 2,372.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.72x = 10,955.82 × 2,372.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.72x = 25,991,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,991,258.69/7,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.12

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