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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.55, 10,954.33 and 2,372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.55, 10,954.33 and 2,372.96 is: 3,558.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.55 : 10,954.33 = 2,372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.55/10,954.33 = 2,372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.55x = 10,954.33 × 2,372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.55x = 25,994,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994,186.92/7,304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.63

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