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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.06, 10,986.63 and 2,394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.06, 10,986.63 and 2,394.55 is: 3,591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.06 : 10,986.63 = 2,394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.06/10,986.63 = 2,394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.06x = 10,986.63 × 2,394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.06x = 26,307,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,307,984.56/7,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.01

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