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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.69, 10,953.22 and 2,372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.69, 10,953.22 and 2,372.18 is: 3,557.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.69 : 10,953.22 = 2,372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.69/10,953.22 = 2,372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.69x = 10,953.22 × 2,372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.69x = 25,983,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,983,009.42/7,303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.52

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