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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.92, 10,988.83 and 2,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.92, 10,988.83 and 2,393.24 is: 3,590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.92 : 10,988.83 = 2,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.92/10,988.83 = 2,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.92x = 10,988.83 × 2,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.92x = 26,298,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,298,907.51/7,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.33

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