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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.46, 10,957.72 and 2,372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.46, 10,957.72 and 2,372.52 is: 3,559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.46 : 10,957.72 = 2,372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.46/10,957.72 = 2,372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.46x = 10,957.72 × 2,372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.46x = 25,997,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,997,409.85/7,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.11

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