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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.67, 10,987.67 and 2,394.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.67, 10,987.67 and 2,394.33 is: 3,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.67 : 10,987.67 = 2,394.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.67/10,987.67 = 2,394.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.67x = 10,987.67 × 2,394.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.67x = 26,308,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308,113.90/7,324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.72

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