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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.62, 10,960.29 and 2,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.62, 10,960.29 and 2,377.22 is: 3,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.62 : 10,960.29 = 2,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.62/10,960.29 = 2,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.62x = 10,960.29 × 2,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.62x = 26,055,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055,051.58/7,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.46

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