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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.15, 10,952.28 and 2,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.15, 10,952.28 and 2,372.33 is: 3,556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.15 : 10,952.28 = 2,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.15/10,952.28 = 2,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.15x = 10,952.28 × 2,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.15x = 25,982,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,982,422.41/7,306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.24

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