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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.56, 10,986.48 and 2,395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.56, 10,986.48 and 2,395.47 is: 3,591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.56 : 10,986.48 = 2,395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.56/10,986.48 = 2,395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.56x = 10,986.48 × 2,395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.56x = 26,317,783.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,317,783.25/7,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.62

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