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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.12, 10,937.39 and 2,361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.12, 10,937.39 and 2,361.62 is: 3,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.12 : 10,937.39 = 2,361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.12/10,937.39 = 2,361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.12x = 10,937.39 × 2,361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.12x = 25,829,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,829,892.48/7,293.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.68

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