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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.52, 10,983.82 and 2,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.52, 10,983.82 and 2,392.04 is: 3,588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.52 : 10,983.82 = 2,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.52/10,983.82 = 2,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.52x = 10,983.82 × 2,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.52x = 26,273,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,273,736.79/7,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.07

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