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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.24, 10,923.59 and 2,603.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.24, 10,923.59 and 2,603.39 is: 3,904.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.24 : 10,923.59 = 2,603.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.24/10,923.59 = 2,603.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.24x = 10,923.59 × 2,603.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.24x = 28,438,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,438,316.86/7,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.09

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