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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.12, 10,937.72 and 2,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.12, 10,937.72 and 2,359.12 is: 3,539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.12 : 10,937.72 = 2,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.12/10,937.72 = 2,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.12x = 10,937.72 × 2,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.12x = 25,803,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,803,394.01/7,291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.02

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