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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.24, 10,983.96 and 2,393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.24, 10,983.96 and 2,393.44 is: 3,587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.24 : 10,983.96 = 2,393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.24/10,983.96 = 2,393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.24x = 10,983.96 × 2,393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.24x = 26,289,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289,449.22/7,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.91

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