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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.87, 10,954.46 and 2,372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.87, 10,954.46 and 2,372.49 is: 3,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.87 : 10,954.46 = 2,372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.87/10,954.46 = 2,372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.87x = 10,954.46 × 2,372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.87x = 25,989,346.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989,346.81/7,302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.79

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