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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.16, 10,960.24 and 2,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.16, 10,960.24 and 2,374.20 is: 3,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.16 : 10,960.24 = 2,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.16/10,960.24 = 2,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.16x = 10,960.24 × 2,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.16x = 26,021,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,021,801.81/7,306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.62

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