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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.48, 10,938.87 and 2,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.48, 10,938.87 and 2,362.64 is: 3,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.48 : 10,938.87 = 2,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.48/10,938.87 = 2,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.48x = 10,938.87 × 2,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.48x = 25,844,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844,557.12/7,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.00

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