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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.23, 10,959.50 and 2,375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.23, 10,959.50 and 2,375.86 is: 3,563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.23 : 10,959.50 = 2,375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.23/10,959.50 = 2,375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.23x = 10,959.50 × 2,375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.23x = 26,038,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,038,237.67/7,306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.84

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