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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.52, 10,957.32 and 2,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.52, 10,957.32 and 2,376.48 is: 3,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.52 : 10,957.32 = 2,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.52/10,957.32 = 2,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.52x = 10,957.32 × 2,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.52x = 26,039,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,039,851.83/7,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.90

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