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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.15, 10,939.96 and 2,361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.15, 10,939.96 and 2,361.79 is: 3,543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.15 : 10,939.96 = 2,361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.15/10,939.96 = 2,361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.15x = 10,939.96 × 2,361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.15x = 25,837,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837,833.43/7,292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.24

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