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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.32, 10,990.44 and 2,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.32, 10,990.44 and 2,396.88 is: 3,595.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.32 : 10,990.44 = 2,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.32/10,990.44 = 2,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.32x = 10,990.44 × 2,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.32x = 26,342,765.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342,765.83/7,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.14

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