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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.40, 10,958.48 and 2,374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.40, 10,958.48 and 2,374.67 is: 3,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.40 : 10,958.48 = 2,374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.40/10,958.48 = 2,374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.40x = 10,958.48 × 2,374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.40x = 26,022,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,022,773.70/7,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.13

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