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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.40, 10,961.12 and 2,375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.40, 10,961.12 and 2,375.93 is: 3,564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.40 : 10,961.12 = 2,375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.40/10,961.12 = 2,375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.40x = 10,961.12 × 2,375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.40x = 26,042,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,042,887.18/7,306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.39

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