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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.52, 10,957.33 and 2,374.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.52, 10,957.33 and 2,374.95 is: 3,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.52 : 10,957.33 = 2,374.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.52/10,957.33 = 2,374.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.52x = 10,957.33 × 2,374.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.52x = 26,023,049.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,023,049.13/7,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.62

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