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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.18, 10,936.62 and 2,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.18, 10,936.62 and 2,359.72 is: 3,540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.18 : 10,936.62 = 2,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.18/10,936.62 = 2,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.18x = 10,936.62 × 2,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.18x = 25,807,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,807,360.95/7,290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.02

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