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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.06, 10,988.13 and 2,395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.06, 10,988.13 and 2,395.55 is: 3,592.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.06 : 10,988.13 = 2,395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.06/10,988.13 = 2,395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.06x = 10,988.13 × 2,395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.06x = 26,322,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,322,559.88/7,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.51

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