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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.04, 10,935.36 and 2,611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.04, 10,935.36 and 2,611.32 is: 3,916.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.04 : 10,935.36 = 2,611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.04/10,935.36 = 2,611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.04x = 10,935.36 × 2,611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.04x = 28,555,724.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,555,724.28/7,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.01

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