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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.68, 10,987.55 and 2,393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.68, 10,987.55 and 2,393.62 is: 3,591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.68 : 10,987.55 = 2,393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.68/10,987.55 = 2,393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.68x = 10,987.55 × 2,393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.68x = 26,300,019.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,300,019.43/7,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.09

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