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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.75, 10,993.37 and 2,397.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.75, 10,993.37 and 2,397.39 is: 3,596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.75 : 10,993.37 = 2,397.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.75/10,993.37 = 2,397.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.75x = 10,993.37 × 2,397.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.75x = 26,355,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,355,395.30/7,327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.66

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