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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.16, 10,957.26 and 2,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.16, 10,957.26 and 2,372.22 is: 3,558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.16 : 10,957.26 = 2,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.16/10,957.26 = 2,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.16x = 10,957.26 × 2,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.16x = 25,993,031.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,993,031.32/7,304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.66

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