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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.61, 10,929.89 and 2,356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.61, 10,929.89 and 2,356.25 is: 3,534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.61 : 10,929.89 = 2,356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.61/10,929.89 = 2,356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.61x = 10,929.89 × 2,356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.61x = 25,753,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,753,486.88/7,286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.36

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