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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.32, 10,983.36 and 2,325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.32, 10,983.36 and 2,325.56 is: 3,487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.32 : 10,983.36 = 2,325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.32/10,983.36 = 2,325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.32x = 10,983.36 × 2,325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.32x = 25,542,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,542,462.68/7,324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.35

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