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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.86, 10,989.45 and 2,396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.86, 10,989.45 and 2,396.17 is: 3,593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.86 : 10,989.45 = 2,396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.86/10,989.45 = 2,396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.86x = 10,989.45 × 2,396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.86x = 26,332,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,332,590.41/7,327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.49

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