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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.42, 10,986.58 and 2,391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.42, 10,986.58 and 2,391.74 is: 3,588.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.42 : 10,986.58 = 2,391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.42/10,986.58 = 2,391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.42x = 10,986.58 × 2,391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.42x = 26,277,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277,042.85/7,323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.08

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