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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.40, 10,951.16 and 2,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.40, 10,951.16 and 2,371.59 is: 3,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.40 : 10,951.16 = 2,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.40/10,951.16 = 2,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.40x = 10,951.16 × 2,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.40x = 25,971,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,971,661.54/7,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.13

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