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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.66, 10,983.02 and 2,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.66, 10,983.02 and 2,392.08 is: 3,587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.66 : 10,983.02 = 2,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.66/10,983.02 = 2,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.66x = 10,983.02 × 2,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.66x = 26,272,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,272,262.48/7,323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.31

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