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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.96, 10,941.54 and 2,362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.96, 10,941.54 and 2,362.49 is: 3,544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.96 : 10,941.54 = 2,362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.96/10,941.54 = 2,362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.96x = 10,941.54 × 2,362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.96x = 25,849,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,849,278.83/7,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.42

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