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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.30, 10,959.45 and 2,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.30, 10,959.45 and 2,376.10 is: 3,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.30 : 10,959.45 = 2,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.30/10,959.45 = 2,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.30x = 10,959.45 × 2,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.30x = 26,040,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,040,749.15/7,306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.15

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