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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.90, 10,950.41 and 2,371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.90, 10,950.41 and 2,371.09 is: 3,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.90 : 10,950.41 = 2,371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.90/10,950.41 = 2,371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.90x = 10,950.41 × 2,371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.90x = 25,964,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,964,386.20/7,304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.38

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