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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.40, 10,956.98 and 2,373.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.40, 10,956.98 and 2,373.67 is: 3,560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.40 : 10,956.98 = 2,373.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.40/10,956.98 = 2,373.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.40x = 10,956.98 × 2,373.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.40x = 26,008,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,008,254.72/7,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.63

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