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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.96, 10,989.08 and 2,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.96, 10,989.08 and 2,327.62 is: 3,491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.96 : 10,989.08 = 2,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.96/10,989.08 = 2,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.96x = 10,989.08 × 2,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.96x = 25,578,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578,335.81/7,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.94

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