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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.20, 10,958.87 and 2,305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.20, 10,958.87 and 2,305.88 is: 3,459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.20 : 10,958.87 = 2,305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.20/10,958.87 = 2,305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.20x = 10,958.87 × 2,305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.20x = 25,269,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,269,855.02/7,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.16

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