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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.80, 10,942.92 and 2,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.80, 10,942.92 and 2,365.72 is: 3,546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.80 : 10,942.92 = 2,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.80/10,942.92 = 2,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.80x = 10,942.92 × 2,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.80x = 25,887,884.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,887,884.70/7,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.87

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