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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.95, 11,084.99 and 2,324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.95, 11,084.99 and 2,324.16 is: 3,486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.95 : 11,084.99 = 2,324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.95/11,084.99 = 2,324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.95x = 11,084.99 × 2,324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.95x = 25,763,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,763,278.74/7,389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.26

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