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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,296.62, 10,942.64 and 2,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,296.62, 10,942.64 and 2,365.12 is: 3,546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,296.62 : 10,942.64 = 2,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,296.62/10,942.64 = 2,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,296.62x = 10,942.64 × 2,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,296.62x = 25,880,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,880,656.72/7,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.94

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