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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.80, 10,955.70 and 2,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.80, 10,955.70 and 2,373.60 is: 3,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.80 : 10,955.70 = 2,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.80/10,955.70 = 2,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.80x = 10,955.70 × 2,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.80x = 26,004,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004,449.52/7,303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.40

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