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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.59, 10,940.47 and 2,362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.59, 10,940.47 and 2,362.73 is: 3,544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.59 : 10,940.47 = 2,362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.59/10,940.47 = 2,362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.59x = 10,940.47 × 2,362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.59x = 25,849,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,849,316.07/7,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.60

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