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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.72, 10,991.21 and 2,396.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.72, 10,991.21 and 2,396.71 is: 3,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.72 : 10,991.21 = 2,396.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.72/10,991.21 = 2,396.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.72x = 10,991.21 × 2,396.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.72x = 26,342,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,342,687.96/7,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.94

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