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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.40, 10,988.91 and 2,394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.40, 10,988.91 and 2,394.12 is: 3,591.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.40 : 10,988.91 = 2,394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.40/10,988.91 = 2,394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.40x = 10,988.91 × 2,394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.40x = 26,308,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,308,769.21/7,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.44

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