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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.18, 10,983.21 and 2,389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.18, 10,983.21 and 2,389.49 is: 3,584.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.18 : 10,983.21 = 2,389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.18/10,983.21 = 2,389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.18x = 10,983.21 × 2,389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.18x = 26,244,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,244,297.92/7,321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.71

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