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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,318.72, 10,979.83 and 2,388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,318.72, 10,979.83 and 2,388.37 is: 3,583.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,318.72 : 10,979.83 = 2,388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,318.72/10,979.83 = 2,388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,318.72x = 10,979.83 × 2,388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,318.72x = 26,223,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,223,858.68/7,318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.12

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