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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.14, 10,942.89 and 2,365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.14, 10,942.89 and 2,365.10 is: 3,547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.14 : 10,942.89 = 2,365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.14/10,942.89 = 2,365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.14x = 10,942.89 × 2,365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.14x = 25,881,029.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,881,029.14/7,296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.22

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