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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.68, 10,982.70 and 2,395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.68, 10,982.70 and 2,395.80 is: 3,593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.68 : 10,982.70 = 2,395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.68/10,982.70 = 2,395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.68x = 10,982.70 × 2,395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.68x = 26,312,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,312,352.66/7,321.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.76

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