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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.16, 10,985.27 and 2,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.16, 10,985.27 and 2,059.56 is: 3,089.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.16 : 10,985.27 = 2,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.16/10,985.27 = 2,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.16x = 10,985.27 × 2,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.16x = 22,624,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,812.38/7,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.07

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