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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.18, 10,988.93 and 2,395.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.18, 10,988.93 and 2,395.17 is: 3,592.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.18 : 10,988.93 = 2,395.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.18/10,988.93 = 2,395.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.18x = 10,988.93 × 2,395.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.18x = 26,320,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,320,343.49/7,326.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.64

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