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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.16, 10,987.92 and 2,393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.16, 10,987.92 and 2,393.84 is: 3,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.16 : 10,987.92 = 2,393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.16/10,987.92 = 2,393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.16x = 10,987.92 × 2,393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.16x = 26,303,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303,349.88/7,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.32

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