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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.12, 10,985.83 and 2,393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.12, 10,985.83 and 2,393.11 is: 3,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.12 : 10,985.83 = 2,393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.12/10,985.83 = 2,393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.12x = 10,985.83 × 2,393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.12x = 26,290,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,290,307.38/7,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.55

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