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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.98, 10,939.23 and 2,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.98, 10,939.23 and 2,363.70 is: 3,544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.98 : 10,939.23 = 2,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.98/10,939.23 = 2,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.98x = 10,939.23 × 2,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.98x = 25,857,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,857,057.95/7,294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.50

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