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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.45, 10,992.54 and 2,397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.45, 10,992.54 and 2,397.36 is: 3,596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.45 : 10,992.54 = 2,397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.45/10,992.54 = 2,397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.45x = 10,992.54 × 2,397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.45x = 26,353,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353,075.69/7,327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.49

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