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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.18, 10,955.46 and 2,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.18, 10,955.46 and 2,373.66 is: 3,559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.18 : 10,955.46 = 2,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.18/10,955.46 = 2,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.18x = 10,955.46 × 2,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.18x = 26,004,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004,537.18/7,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.74

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