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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.59, 10,937.47 and 2,360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.59, 10,937.47 and 2,360.73 is: 3,541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.59 : 10,937.47 = 2,360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.59/10,937.47 = 2,360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.59x = 10,937.47 × 2,360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.59x = 25,820,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,820,413.55/7,290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.61

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