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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.46, 10,988.33 and 2,327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.46, 10,988.33 and 2,327.12 is: 3,491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.46 : 10,988.33 = 2,327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.46/10,988.33 = 2,327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.46x = 10,988.33 × 2,327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.46x = 25,571,095.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571,095.93/7,324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.19

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