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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.07, 10,991.96 and 2,396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.07, 10,991.96 and 2,396.99 is: 3,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.07 : 10,991.96 = 2,396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.07/10,991.96 = 2,396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.07x = 10,991.96 × 2,396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.07x = 26,347,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,347,551.26/7,327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.92

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