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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.64, 10,987.92 and 2,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.64, 10,987.92 and 2,393.28 is: 3,589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.64 : 10,987.92 = 2,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.64/10,987.92 = 2,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.64x = 10,987.92 × 2,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.64x = 26,297,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297,169.18/7,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.74

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