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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.94, 10,956.38 and 2,374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.94, 10,956.38 and 2,374.65 is: 3,561.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.94 : 10,956.38 = 2,374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.94/10,956.38 = 2,374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.94x = 10,956.38 × 2,374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.94x = 26,017,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,017,555.89/7,304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.64

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