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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.23, 10,991.22 and 2,398.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.23, 10,991.22 and 2,398.38 is: 3,597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.23 : 10,991.22 = 2,398.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.23/10,991.22 = 2,398.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.23x = 10,991.22 × 2,398.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.23x = 26,361,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361,122.22/7,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.69

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