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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.09, 10,985.96 and 2,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.09, 10,985.96 and 2,059.16 is: 3,088.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.09 : 10,985.96 = 2,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.09/10,985.96 = 2,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.09x = 10,985.96 × 2,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.09x = 22,621,799.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,799.61/7,324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.69

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