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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.32, 10,938.35 and 2,361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.32, 10,938.35 and 2,361.97 is: 3,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.32 : 10,938.35 = 2,361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.32/10,938.35 = 2,361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.32x = 10,938.35 × 2,361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.32x = 25,836,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,836,054.55/7,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.91

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