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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.65, 10,992.63 and 2,396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.65, 10,992.63 and 2,396.13 is: 3,594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.65 : 10,992.63 = 2,396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.65/10,992.63 = 2,396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.65x = 10,992.63 × 2,396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.65x = 26,339,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,339,770.52/7,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.57

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