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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.32, 10,982.96 and 2,391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.32, 10,982.96 and 2,391.86 is: 3,587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.32 : 10,982.96 = 2,391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.32/10,982.96 = 2,391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.32x = 10,982.96 × 2,391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.32x = 26,269,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,269,702.71/7,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.62

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