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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.08, 10,933.53 and 2,358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.08, 10,933.53 and 2,358.61 is: 3,537.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.08 : 10,933.53 = 2,358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.08/10,933.53 = 2,358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.08x = 10,933.53 × 2,358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.08x = 25,787,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,787,933.19/7,289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.89

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