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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.74, 10,960.25 and 2,376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.74, 10,960.25 and 2,376.36 is: 3,564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.74 : 10,960.25 = 2,376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.74/10,960.25 = 2,376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.74x = 10,960.25 × 2,376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.74x = 26,045,499.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,045,499.69/7,306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.59

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