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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.96, 10,988.59 and 2,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.96, 10,988.59 and 2,394.96 is: 3,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.96 : 10,988.59 = 2,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.96/10,988.59 = 2,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.96x = 10,988.59 × 2,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.96x = 26,317,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,317,233.51/7,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.33

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