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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.49, 10,985.37 and 2,393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.49, 10,985.37 and 2,393.11 is: 3,589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.49 : 10,985.37 = 2,393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.49/10,985.37 = 2,393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.49x = 10,985.37 × 2,393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.49x = 26,289,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289,198.80/7,323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.71

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