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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.14, 10,984.95 and 2,391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.14, 10,984.95 and 2,391.77 is: 3,588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.14 : 10,984.95 = 2,391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.14/10,984.95 = 2,391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.14x = 10,984.95 × 2,391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.14x = 26,273,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,273,501.32/7,322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.23

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