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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.62, 10,961.84 and 2,378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.62, 10,961.84 and 2,378.34 is: 3,566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.62 : 10,961.84 = 2,378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.62/10,961.84 = 2,378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.62x = 10,961.84 × 2,378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.62x = 26,070,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,070,988.49/7,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.67

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