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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.07, 10,936.85 and 2,360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.07, 10,936.85 and 2,360.75 is: 3,541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.07 : 10,936.85 = 2,360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.07/10,936.85 = 2,360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.07x = 10,936.85 × 2,360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.07x = 25,819,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,819,168.64/7,291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.20

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