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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,329, 10,993.39 and 1,782.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,329, 10,993.39 and 1,782.32 is: 2,673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,329 : 10,993.39 = 1,782.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,329/10,993.39 = 1,782.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,329x = 10,993.39 × 1,782.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,329x = 19,593,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,593,738.86/7,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.45

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