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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.82, 10,934.97 and 2,359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.82, 10,934.97 and 2,359.50 is: 3,539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.82 : 10,934.97 = 2,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.82/10,934.97 = 2,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.82x = 10,934.97 × 2,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.82x = 25,801,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,801,061.72/7,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.33

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