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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.82, 10,937.97 and 2,362.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.82, 10,937.97 and 2,362.13 is: 3,542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.82 : 10,937.97 = 2,362.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.82/10,937.97 = 2,362.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.82x = 10,937.97 × 2,362.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.82x = 25,836,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,836,943.28/7,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.31

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