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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.91, 10,988.01 and 2,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.91, 10,988.01 and 2,059.96 is: 3,090.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.91 : 10,988.01 = 2,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.91/10,988.01 = 2,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.91x = 10,988.01 × 2,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.91x = 22,634,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,850.78/7,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.12

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