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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.44, 10,959.88 and 2,376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.44, 10,959.88 and 2,376.36 is: 3,564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.44 : 10,959.88 = 2,376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.44/10,959.88 = 2,376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.44x = 10,959.88 × 2,376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.44x = 26,044,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044,620.44/7,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.12

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