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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.57, 10,954.56 and 2,373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.57, 10,954.56 and 2,373.19 is: 3,559.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.57 : 10,954.56 = 2,373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.57/10,954.56 = 2,373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.57x = 10,954.56 × 2,373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.57x = 25,997,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,997,252.25/7,304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.04

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