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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.70, 10,939.66 and 2,362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.70, 10,939.66 and 2,362.43 is: 3,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.70 : 10,939.66 = 2,362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.70/10,939.66 = 2,362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.70x = 10,939.66 × 2,362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.70x = 25,844,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,844,202.42/7,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.85

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