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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.46, 10,960.72 and 2,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.46, 10,960.72 and 2,374.52 is: 3,562.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.46 : 10,960.72 = 2,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.46/10,960.72 = 2,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.46x = 10,960.72 × 2,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.46x = 26,026,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,026,448.85/7,306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.11

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