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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.83, 10,988.06 and 2,393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.83, 10,988.06 and 2,393.15 is: 3,589.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.83 : 10,988.06 = 2,393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.83/10,988.06 = 2,393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.83x = 10,988.06 × 2,393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.83x = 26,296,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,296,008.88/7,324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.98

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