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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,293.99, 10,938.21 and 2,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,293.99, 10,938.21 and 2,362.30 is: 3,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,293.99 : 10,938.21 = 2,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,293.99/10,938.21 = 2,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,293.99x = 10,938.21 × 2,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,293.99x = 25,839,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,839,333.48/7,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.55

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