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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.78, 10,958.10 and 2,373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.78, 10,958.10 and 2,373.58 is: 3,561.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.78 : 10,958.10 = 2,373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.78/10,958.10 = 2,373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.78x = 10,958.10 × 2,373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.78x = 26,009,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,009,927.00/7,303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.16

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