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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.18, 10,935.35 and 2,358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.18, 10,935.35 and 2,358.74 is: 3,538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.18 : 10,935.35 = 2,358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.18/10,935.35 = 2,358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.18x = 10,935.35 × 2,358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.18x = 25,793,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,793,680.69/7,289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.63

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