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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.14, 10,982.95 and 2,395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.14, 10,982.95 and 2,395.45 is: 3,590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.14 : 10,982.95 = 2,395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.14/10,982.95 = 2,395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.14x = 10,982.95 × 2,395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.14x = 26,309,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309,107.58/7,327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.64

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