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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.76, 10,942.02 and 2,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.76, 10,942.02 and 2,364.12 is: 3,545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.76 : 10,942.02 = 2,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.76/10,942.02 = 2,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.76x = 10,942.02 × 2,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.76x = 25,868,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,868,248.32/7,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.66

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