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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.55, 10,987.31 and 2,392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.55, 10,987.31 and 2,392.54 is: 3,589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.55 : 10,987.31 = 2,392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.55/10,987.31 = 2,392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.55x = 10,987.31 × 2,392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.55x = 26,287,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,287,578.67/7,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.46

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