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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.52, 10,960.45 and 2,376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.52, 10,960.45 and 2,376.97 is: 3,564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.52 : 10,960.45 = 2,376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.52/10,960.45 = 2,376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.52x = 10,960.45 × 2,376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.52x = 26,052,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,052,627.49/7,308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.69

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