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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.12, 10,983.28 and 2,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.12, 10,983.28 and 2,392.92 is: 3,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.12 : 10,983.28 = 2,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.12/10,983.28 = 2,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.12x = 10,983.28 × 2,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.12x = 26,282,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,282,110.38/7,323.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.92

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