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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.44, 10,958.63 and 2,376.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.44, 10,958.63 and 2,376.15 is: 3,563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.44 : 10,958.63 = 2,376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.44/10,958.63 = 2,376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.44x = 10,958.63 × 2,376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.44x = 26,039,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,039,336.79/7,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.89

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