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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.10, 10,930.65 and 2,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.10, 10,930.65 and 2,357.10 is: 3,535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.10 : 10,930.65 = 2,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.10/10,930.65 = 2,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.10x = 10,930.65 × 2,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.10x = 25,764,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,764,635.12/7,287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.65

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