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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.99, 10,943.50 and 2,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.99, 10,943.50 and 2,363.04 is: 3,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.99 : 10,943.50 = 2,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.99/10,943.50 = 2,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.99x = 10,943.50 × 2,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.99x = 25,859,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,859,867.61/7,294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.88

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