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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.06, 10,929.49 and 2,357.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.06, 10,929.49 and 2,357.35 is: 3,533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.06 : 10,929.49 = 2,357.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.06/10,929.49 = 2,357.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.06x = 10,929.49 × 2,357.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.06x = 25,764,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,764,633.25/7,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.73

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