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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.92, 10,956.78 and 2,374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.92, 10,956.78 and 2,374.02 is: 3,561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.92 : 10,956.78 = 2,374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.92/10,956.78 = 2,374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.92x = 10,956.78 × 2,374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.92x = 26,011,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,011,614.86/7,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.32

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