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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.87, 10,937.01 and 2,361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.87, 10,937.01 and 2,361.37 is: 3,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.87 : 10,937.01 = 2,361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.87/10,937.01 = 2,361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.87x = 10,937.01 × 2,361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.87x = 25,826,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,826,327.30/7,292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.31

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