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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308, 10,962.54 and 2,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308, 10,962.54 and 2,377.26 is: 3,566.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308 : 10,962.54 = 2,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308/10,962.54 = 2,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308x = 10,962.54 × 2,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308x = 26,060,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,060,807.84/7,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.07

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