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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.29, 10,934.09 and 2,358.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.29, 10,934.09 and 2,358.92 is: 3,538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.29 : 10,934.09 = 2,358.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.29/10,934.09 = 2,358.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.29x = 10,934.09 × 2,358.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.29x = 25,792,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792,667.97/7,289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.43

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