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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.87, 10,956.41 and 2,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.87, 10,956.41 and 2,373.40 is: 3,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.87 : 10,956.41 = 2,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.87/10,956.41 = 2,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.87x = 10,956.41 × 2,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.87x = 26,003,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,003,876.84/7,303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.29

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