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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.50, 10,954.28 and 2,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.50, 10,954.28 and 2,373.20 is: 3,558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.50 : 10,954.28 = 2,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.50/10,954.28 = 2,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.50x = 10,954.28 × 2,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.50x = 25,996,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,996,630.66/7,306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.01

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