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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.46, 10,958.22 and 2,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.46, 10,958.22 and 2,373.71 is: 3,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.46 : 10,958.22 = 2,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.46/10,958.22 = 2,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.46x = 10,958.22 × 2,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.46x = 26,011,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,011,581.61/7,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.05

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