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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.02, 10,986.66 and 2,393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.02, 10,986.66 and 2,393.58 is: 3,590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.02 : 10,986.66 = 2,393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.02/10,986.66 = 2,393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.02x = 10,986.66 × 2,393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.02x = 26,297,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297,449.64/7,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.58

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