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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.50, 10,942.44 and 2,364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.50, 10,942.44 and 2,364.99 is: 3,546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.50 : 10,942.44 = 2,364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.50/10,942.44 = 2,364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.50x = 10,942.44 × 2,364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.50x = 25,878,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,878,761.18/7,296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.74

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