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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.73, 10,955.09 and 2,370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.73, 10,955.09 and 2,370.78 is: 3,556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.73 : 10,955.09 = 2,370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.73/10,955.09 = 2,370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.73x = 10,955.09 × 2,370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.73x = 25,972,108.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,972,108.27/7,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.49

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