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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.47, 10,985.04 and 2,394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.47, 10,985.04 and 2,394.42 is: 3,589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.47 : 10,985.04 = 2,394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.47/10,985.04 = 2,394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.47x = 10,985.04 × 2,394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.47x = 26,302,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,302,799.48/7,327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.62

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