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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.54, 10,987.49 and 2,394.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.54, 10,987.49 and 2,394.21 is: 3,591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.54 : 10,987.49 = 2,394.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.54/10,987.49 = 2,394.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.54x = 10,987.49 × 2,394.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.54x = 26,306,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,306,291.52/7,324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.53

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