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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.60, 10,935.14 and 2,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.60, 10,935.14 and 2,361.60 is: 3,541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.60 : 10,935.14 = 2,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.60/10,935.14 = 2,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.60x = 10,935.14 × 2,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.60x = 25,824,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824,426.62/7,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.18

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