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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.03, 10,987.56 and 2,395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.03, 10,987.56 and 2,395.14 is: 3,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.03 : 10,987.56 = 2,395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.03/10,987.56 = 2,395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.03x = 10,987.56 × 2,395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.03x = 26,316,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,316,744.46/7,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.72

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