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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.18, 10,991.31 and 2,396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.18, 10,991.31 and 2,396.13 is: 3,594.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.18 : 10,991.31 = 2,396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.18/10,991.31 = 2,396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.18x = 10,991.31 × 2,396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.18x = 26,336,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,336,607.63/7,326.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.86

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