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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.40, 10,987.25 and 2,059.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.40, 10,987.25 and 2,059.46 is: 3,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.40 : 10,987.25 = 2,059.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.40/10,987.25 = 2,059.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.40x = 10,987.25 × 2,059.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.40x = 22,627,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627,813.58/7,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.37

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