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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.56, 10,936.07 and 2,359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.56, 10,936.07 and 2,359.19 is: 3,539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.56 : 10,936.07 = 2,359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.56/10,936.07 = 2,359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.56x = 10,936.07 × 2,359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.56x = 25,800,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,800,308.04/7,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.35

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