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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.02, 10,978.68 and 3,628.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.02, 10,978.68 and 3,628.93 is: 5,439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.02 : 10,978.68 = 3,628.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.02/10,978.68 = 3,628.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.02x = 10,978.68 × 3,628.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.02x = 39,840,861.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,840,861.21/7,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.76

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