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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.72, 10,985.98 and 2,394.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.72, 10,985.98 and 2,394.87 is: 3,592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.72 : 10,985.98 = 2,394.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.72/10,985.98 = 2,394.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.72x = 10,985.98 × 2,394.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.72x = 26,309,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309,993.92/7,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.44

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