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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.62, 10,961.21 and 2,375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.62, 10,961.21 and 2,375.39 is: 3,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.62 : 10,961.21 = 2,375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.62/10,961.21 = 2,375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.62x = 10,961.21 × 2,375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.62x = 26,037,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,037,099.75/7,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.50

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