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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.14, 10,931.28 and 2,357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.14, 10,931.28 and 2,357.46 is: 3,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.14 : 10,931.28 = 2,357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.14/10,931.28 = 2,357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.14x = 10,931.28 × 2,357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.14x = 25,770,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,770,055.35/7,289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.40

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