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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.39, 10,933.98 and 2,358.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.39, 10,933.98 and 2,358.73 is: 3,538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.39 : 10,933.98 = 2,358.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.39/10,933.98 = 2,358.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.39x = 10,933.98 × 2,358.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.39x = 25,790,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,790,306.65/7,288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.55

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