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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.66, 10,990.44 and 2,396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.66, 10,990.44 and 2,396.82 is: 3,595.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.66 : 10,990.44 = 2,396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.66/10,990.44 = 2,396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.66x = 10,990.44 × 2,396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.66x = 26,342,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342,106.40/7,326.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.38

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