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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.06, 10,979.16 and 2,389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.06, 10,979.16 and 2,389.28 is: 3,583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.06 : 10,979.16 = 2,389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.06/10,979.16 = 2,389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.06x = 10,979.16 × 2,389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.06x = 26,232,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232,232.51/7,320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.61

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