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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.41, 10,957.28 and 2,374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.41, 10,957.28 and 2,374.86 is: 3,561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.41 : 10,957.28 = 2,374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.41/10,957.28 = 2,374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.41x = 10,957.28 × 2,374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.41x = 26,021,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,021,986.92/7,306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.53

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