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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.52, 10,985.88 and 2,393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.52, 10,985.88 and 2,393.05 is: 3,589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.52 : 10,985.88 = 2,393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.52/10,985.88 = 2,393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.52x = 10,985.88 × 2,393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.52x = 26,289,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289,760.13/7,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.77

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