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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.88, 10,985.07 and 2,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.88, 10,985.07 and 2,059.39 is: 3,088.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.88 : 10,985.07 = 2,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.88/10,985.07 = 2,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.88x = 10,985.07 × 2,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.88x = 22,622,543.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,622,543.31/7,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.87

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