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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.50, 10,943.94 and 2,365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.50, 10,943.94 and 2,365.99 is: 3,548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.50 : 10,943.94 = 2,365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.50/10,943.94 = 2,365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.50x = 10,943.94 × 2,365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.50x = 25,893,252.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893,252.60/7,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.24

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