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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.62, 10,988.61 and 2,394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.62, 10,988.61 and 2,394.62 is: 3,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.62 : 10,988.61 = 2,394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.62/10,988.61 = 2,394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.62x = 10,988.61 × 2,394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.62x = 26,313,545.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,313,545.28/7,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.48

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