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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.56, 10,981.17 and 2,391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.56, 10,981.17 and 2,391.15 is: 3,586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.56 : 10,981.17 = 2,391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.56/10,981.17 = 2,391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.56x = 10,981.17 × 2,391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.56x = 26,257,665.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,665.82/7,321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.35

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