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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.18, 10,940.01 and 2,361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.18, 10,940.01 and 2,361.82 is: 3,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.18 : 10,940.01 = 2,361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.18/10,940.01 = 2,361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.18x = 10,940.01 × 2,361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.18x = 25,838,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,838,322.61/7,292.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.29

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