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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.45, 10,991.04 and 2,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.45, 10,991.04 and 2,396.36 is: 3,594.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.45 : 10,991.04 = 2,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.45/10,991.04 = 2,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.45x = 10,991.04 × 2,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.45x = 26,338,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338,433.66/7,326.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.98

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