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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.36, 10,943.58 and 2,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.36, 10,943.58 and 2,366.10 is: 3,547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.36 : 10,943.58 = 2,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.36/10,943.58 = 2,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.36x = 10,943.58 × 2,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.36x = 25,893,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,893,604.64/7,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.38

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