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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.36, 10,988.37 and 2,396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.36, 10,988.37 and 2,396.07 is: 3,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.36 : 10,988.37 = 2,396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.36/10,988.37 = 2,396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.36x = 10,988.37 × 2,396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.36x = 26,328,903.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,328,903.71/7,326.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.72

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