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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.84, 10,990.62 and 2,396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.84, 10,990.62 and 2,396.56 is: 3,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.84 : 10,990.62 = 2,396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.84/10,990.62 = 2,396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.84x = 10,990.62 × 2,396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.84x = 26,339,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,339,680.27/7,326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.96

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