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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306, 10,959 and 2,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306, 10,959 and 2,442 is: 3,663

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306 : 10,959 = 2,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306/10,959 = 2,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306x = 10,959 × 2,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306x = 26,761,878
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,761,878/7,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663

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