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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.73, 10,936.44 and 2,360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.73, 10,936.44 and 2,360.75 is: 3,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.73 : 10,936.44 = 2,360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.73/10,936.44 = 2,360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.73x = 10,936.44 × 2,360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.73x = 25,818,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818,200.73/7,290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.24

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