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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.39, 10,932.48 and 2,357.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.39, 10,932.48 and 2,357.73 is: 3,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.39 : 10,932.48 = 2,357.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.39/10,932.48 = 2,357.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.39x = 10,932.48 × 2,357.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.39x = 25,775,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,775,836.07/7,287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.05

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