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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.84, 10,987.62 and 2,394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.84, 10,987.62 and 2,394.55 is: 3,591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.84 : 10,987.62 = 2,394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.84/10,987.62 = 2,394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.84x = 10,987.62 × 2,394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.84x = 26,310,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,310,405.47/7,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.94

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