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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.72, 10,983.92 and 2,393.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.72, 10,983.92 and 2,393.67 is: 3,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.72 : 10,983.92 = 2,393.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.72/10,983.92 = 2,393.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.72x = 10,983.92 × 2,393.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.72x = 26,291,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,867.82/7,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.49

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