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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.61, 10,985.94 and 2,392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.61, 10,985.94 and 2,392.53 is: 3,589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.61 : 10,985.94 = 2,392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.61/10,985.94 = 2,392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.61x = 10,985.94 × 2,392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.61x = 26,284,191.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,284,191.03/7,322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.46

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