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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.59, 10,938.82 and 2,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.59, 10,938.82 and 2,295.34 is: 3,442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.59 : 10,938.82 = 2,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.59/10,938.82 = 2,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.59x = 10,938.82 × 2,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.59x = 25,108,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,108,311.10/7,292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.99

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