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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.16, 10,955.73 and 2,371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.16, 10,955.73 and 2,371.19 is: 3,557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.16 : 10,955.73 = 2,371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.16/10,955.73 = 2,371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.16x = 10,955.73 × 2,371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.16x = 25,978,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,978,117.42/7,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.11

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