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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.16, 10,988.16 and 2,394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.16, 10,988.16 and 2,394.84 is: 3,592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.16 : 10,988.16 = 2,394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.16/10,988.16 = 2,394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.16x = 10,988.16 × 2,394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.16x = 26,314,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314,885.09/7,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.40

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