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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.25, 10,959.90 and 2,376.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.25, 10,959.90 and 2,376.95 is: 3,563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.25 : 10,959.90 = 2,376.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.25/10,959.90 = 2,376.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.25x = 10,959.90 × 2,376.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.25x = 26,051,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,051,079.51/7,310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.64

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