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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.42, 10,958.76 and 2,375.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.42, 10,958.76 and 2,375.87 is: 3,563.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.42 : 10,958.76 = 2,375.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.42/10,958.76 = 2,375.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.42x = 10,958.76 × 2,375.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.42x = 26,036,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,036,534.33/7,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.03

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