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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.89, 10,952.01 and 2,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.89, 10,952.01 and 2,371.34 is: 3,556.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.89 : 10,952.01 = 2,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.89/10,952.01 = 2,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.89x = 10,952.01 × 2,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.89x = 25,970,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970,966.77/7,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.26

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