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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.32, 10,992.32 and 2,397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.32, 10,992.32 and 2,397.22 is: 3,596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.32 : 10,992.32 = 2,397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.32/10,992.32 = 2,397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.32x = 10,992.32 × 2,397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.32x = 26,351,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,351,009.35/7,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.27

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