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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.81, 10,986.07 and 2,394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.81, 10,986.07 and 2,394.41 is: 3,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.81 : 10,986.07 = 2,394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.81/10,986.07 = 2,394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.81x = 10,986.07 × 2,394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.81x = 26,305,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,305,155.87/7,324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.24

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