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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.28, 10,941.86 and 2,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.28, 10,941.86 and 2,365.56 is: 3,546.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.28 : 10,941.86 = 2,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.28/10,941.86 = 2,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.28x = 10,941.86 × 2,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.28x = 25,883,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,883,626.34/7,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.05

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