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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.82, 10,983.99 and 2,396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.82, 10,983.99 and 2,396.14 is: 3,591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.82 : 10,983.99 = 2,396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.82/10,983.99 = 2,396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.82x = 10,983.99 × 2,396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.82x = 26,319,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,319,177.80/7,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.68

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