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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.14, 10,957.14 and 2,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.14, 10,957.14 and 2,374.28 is: 3,561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.14 : 10,957.14 = 2,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.14/10,957.14 = 2,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.14x = 10,957.14 × 2,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.14x = 26,015,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,015,318.36/7,304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.72

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