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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.53, 10,940.52 and 2,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.53, 10,940.52 and 2,362.16 is: 3,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.53 : 10,940.52 = 2,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.53/10,940.52 = 2,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.53x = 10,940.52 × 2,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.53x = 25,843,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,843,258.72/7,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.80

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