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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.22, 10,990.46 and 2,396.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.22, 10,990.46 and 2,396.21 is: 3,594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.22 : 10,990.46 = 2,396.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.22/10,990.46 = 2,396.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.22x = 10,990.46 × 2,396.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.22x = 26,335,401.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,335,401.19/7,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.19

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