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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.68, 10,960.08 and 2,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.68, 10,960.08 and 2,374.92 is: 3,562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.68 : 10,960.08 = 2,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.68/10,960.08 = 2,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.68x = 10,960.08 × 2,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.68x = 26,029,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,029,313.19/7,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.89

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