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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.30, 10,991.48 and 2,395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.30, 10,991.48 and 2,395.34 is: 3,593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.30 : 10,991.48 = 2,395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.30/10,991.48 = 2,395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.30x = 10,991.48 × 2,395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.30x = 26,328,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,328,264.77/7,326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.66

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