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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.73, 10,931.13 and 2,356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.73, 10,931.13 and 2,356.95 is: 3,535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.73 : 10,931.13 = 2,356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.73/10,931.13 = 2,356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.73x = 10,931.13 × 2,356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.73x = 25,764,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,764,126.85/7,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.27

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