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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.19, 10,988.19 and 2,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.19, 10,988.19 and 2,395.60 is: 3,592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.19 : 10,988.19 = 2,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.19/10,988.19 = 2,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.19x = 10,988.19 × 2,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.19x = 26,323,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,323,280.49/7,327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.55

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