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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.23, 10,934.19 and 2,359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.23, 10,934.19 and 2,359.25 is: 3,538.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.23 : 10,934.19 = 2,359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.23/10,934.19 = 2,359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.23x = 10,934.19 × 2,359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.23x = 25,796,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,796,475.96/7,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.99

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