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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.73, 10,940.13 and 2,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.73, 10,940.13 and 2,362.96 is: 3,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.73 : 10,940.13 = 2,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.73/10,940.13 = 2,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.73x = 10,940.13 × 2,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.73x = 25,851,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,851,089.58/7,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.29

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