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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.48, 10,959.88 and 2,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.48, 10,959.88 and 2,376.12 is: 3,564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.48 : 10,959.88 = 2,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.48/10,959.88 = 2,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.48x = 10,959.88 × 2,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.48x = 26,041,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,041,990.07/7,306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.23

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