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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,303.97, 10,954.85 and 2,372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,303.97, 10,954.85 and 2,372.90 is: 3,558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,303.97 : 10,954.85 = 2,372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,303.97/10,954.85 = 2,372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,303.97x = 10,954.85 × 2,372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,303.97x = 25,994,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994,696.93/7,303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.98

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