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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.24, 10,987.86 and 2,060.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.24, 10,987.86 and 2,060.81 is: 3,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.24 : 10,987.86 = 2,060.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.24/10,987.86 = 2,060.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.24x = 10,987.86 × 2,060.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.24x = 22,643,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,643,826.52/7,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.21

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