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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.23, 10,963.94 and 2,378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.23, 10,963.94 and 2,378.89 is: 3,568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.23 : 10,963.94 = 2,378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.23/10,963.94 = 2,378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.23x = 10,963.94 × 2,378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.23x = 26,082,007.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082,007.23/7,309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.37

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