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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.82, 10,992.36 and 2,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.82, 10,992.36 and 2,397.44 is: 3,596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.82 : 10,992.36 = 2,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.82/10,992.36 = 2,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.82x = 10,992.36 × 2,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.82x = 26,353,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353,523.56/7,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.37

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