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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.48, 10,956.87 and 2,374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.48, 10,956.87 and 2,374.11 is: 3,561.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.48 : 10,956.87 = 2,374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.48/10,956.87 = 2,374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.48x = 10,956.87 × 2,374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.48x = 26,012,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012,814.64/7,304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.21

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