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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.89, 10,953.51 and 2,372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.89, 10,953.51 and 2,372.34 is: 3,557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.89 : 10,953.51 = 2,372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.89/10,953.51 = 2,372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.89x = 10,953.51 × 2,372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.89x = 25,985,449.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985,449.91/7,303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.75

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