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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.32, 10,986.80 and 2,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.32, 10,986.80 and 2,393.24 is: 3,590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.32 : 10,986.80 = 2,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.32/10,986.80 = 2,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.32x = 10,986.80 × 2,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.32x = 26,294,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294,049.23/7,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.45

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