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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.37, 10,958.66 and 2,374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.37, 10,958.66 and 2,374.90 is: 3,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.37 : 10,958.66 = 2,374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.37/10,958.66 = 2,374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.37x = 10,958.66 × 2,374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.37x = 26,025,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025,721.63/7,305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.55

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