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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.76, 10,955.58 and 2,372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.76, 10,955.58 and 2,372.08 is: 3,558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.76 : 10,955.58 = 2,372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.76/10,955.58 = 2,372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.76x = 10,955.58 × 2,372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.76x = 25,987,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987,512.21/7,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.59

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