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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.84, 10,994.16 and 2,397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.84, 10,994.16 and 2,397.64 is: 3,597.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.84 : 10,994.16 = 2,397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.84/10,994.16 = 2,397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.84x = 10,994.16 × 2,397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.84x = 26,360,037.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,360,037.78/7,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.25

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