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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.26, 10,935.24 and 2,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.26, 10,935.24 and 2,358.40 is: 3,538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.26 : 10,935.24 = 2,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.26/10,935.24 = 2,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.26x = 10,935.24 × 2,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.26x = 25,789,670.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,789,670.02/7,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.04

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