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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.17, 10,987.88 and 2,394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.17, 10,987.88 and 2,394.32 is: 3,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.17 : 10,987.88 = 2,394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.17/10,987.88 = 2,394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.17x = 10,987.88 × 2,394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.17x = 26,308,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308,433.93/7,323.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.50

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