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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.06, 10,986.77 and 2,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.06, 10,986.77 and 2,394.20 is: 3,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.06 : 10,986.77 = 2,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.06/10,986.77 = 2,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.06x = 10,986.77 × 2,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.06x = 26,304,524.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304,524.73/7,324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.52

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