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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.18, 10,992.81 and 2,397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.18, 10,992.81 and 2,397.13 is: 3,596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.18 : 10,992.81 = 2,397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.18/10,992.81 = 2,397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.18x = 10,992.81 × 2,397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.18x = 26,351,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,351,194.64/7,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.36

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