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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.15, 10,938.93 and 2,362.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.15, 10,938.93 and 2,362.87 is: 3,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.15 : 10,938.93 = 2,362.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.15/10,938.93 = 2,362.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.15x = 10,938.93 × 2,362.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.15x = 25,847,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,847,269.53/7,294.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.56

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