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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.49, 10,962.61 and 2,378.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.49, 10,962.61 and 2,378.54 is: 3,568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.49 : 10,962.61 = 2,378.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.49/10,962.61 = 2,378.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.49x = 10,962.61 × 2,378.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.49x = 26,075,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,075,006.39/7,307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.26

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