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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.88, 10,958.59 and 2,309.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.88, 10,958.59 and 2,309.01 is: 3,462.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.88 : 10,958.59 = 2,309.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.88/10,958.59 = 2,309.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.88x = 10,958.59 × 2,309.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.88x = 25,303,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,303,493.90/7,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.49

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