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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.69, 10,940.79 and 2,364.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.69, 10,940.79 and 2,364.01 is: 3,545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.69 : 10,940.79 = 2,364.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.69/10,940.79 = 2,364.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.69x = 10,940.79 × 2,364.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.69x = 25,864,109.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,864,109.62/7,295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.12

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