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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.15, 10,989.22 and 2,396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.15, 10,989.22 and 2,396.18 is: 3,594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.15 : 10,989.22 = 2,396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.15/10,989.22 = 2,396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.15x = 10,989.22 × 2,396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.15x = 26,332,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,332,175.16/7,326.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.27

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