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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,291.62, 10,935.14 and 2,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,291.62, 10,935.14 and 2,360.12 is: 3,539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291.62 : 10,935.14 = 2,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291.62/10,935.14 = 2,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291.62x = 10,935.14 × 2,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291.62x = 25,808,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,808,176.14/7,291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.43

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