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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.84, 10,986.12 and 2,393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.84, 10,986.12 and 2,393.55 is: 3,590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.84 : 10,986.12 = 2,393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.84/10,986.12 = 2,393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.84x = 10,986.12 × 2,393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.84x = 26,295,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,295,827.53/7,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.44

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