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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.04, 10,927.68 and 2,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.04, 10,927.68 and 2,355.60 is: 3,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.04 : 10,927.68 = 2,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.04/10,927.68 = 2,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.04x = 10,927.68 × 2,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.04x = 25,741,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,741,243.01/7,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.50

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