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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.85, 10,990.95 and 2,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.85, 10,990.95 and 2,396.52 is: 3,595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.85 : 10,990.95 = 2,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.85/10,990.95 = 2,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.85x = 10,990.95 × 2,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.85x = 26,340,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,340,031.49/7,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.00

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