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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.44, 10,988.84 and 2,395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.44, 10,988.84 and 2,395.94 is: 3,593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.44 : 10,988.84 = 2,395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.44/10,988.84 = 2,395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.44x = 10,988.84 × 2,395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.44x = 26,328,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,328,601.31/7,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.15

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