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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.96, 10,992.08 and 2,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.96, 10,992.08 and 2,329.62 is: 3,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.96 : 10,992.08 = 2,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.96/10,992.08 = 2,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.96x = 10,992.08 × 2,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.96x = 25,607,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,607,369.41/7,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.95

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