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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299, 10,949.34 and 2,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299, 10,949.34 and 2,368.44 is: 3,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299 : 10,949.34 = 2,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299/10,949.34 = 2,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299x = 10,949.34 × 2,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299x = 25,932,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,932,854.83/7,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.93

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