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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.34, 10,938.59 and 2,361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.34, 10,938.59 and 2,361.48 is: 3,542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.34 : 10,938.59 = 2,361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.34/10,938.59 = 2,361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.34x = 10,938.59 × 2,361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.34x = 25,831,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831,261.51/7,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.73

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