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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.72, 10,954.46 and 2,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.72, 10,954.46 and 2,373.32 is: 3,559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.72 : 10,954.46 = 2,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.72/10,954.46 = 2,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.72x = 10,954.46 × 2,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.72x = 25,998,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998,439.01/7,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.62

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