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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.74, 10,935.96 and 2,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.74, 10,935.96 and 2,359.54 is: 3,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.74 : 10,935.96 = 2,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.74/10,935.96 = 2,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.74x = 10,935.96 × 2,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.74x = 25,803,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,803,835.06/7,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.75

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