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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.02, 10,988.16 and 2,394.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.02, 10,988.16 and 2,394.58 is: 3,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.02 : 10,988.16 = 2,394.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.02/10,988.16 = 2,394.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.02x = 10,988.16 × 2,394.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.02x = 26,312,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,312,028.17/7,325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.08

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