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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.28, 10,934.24 and 2,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.28, 10,934.24 and 2,359.04 is: 3,538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.28 : 10,934.24 = 2,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.28/10,934.24 = 2,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.28x = 10,934.24 × 2,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.28x = 25,794,309.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,794,309.53/7,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.66

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