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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.87, 10,990.69 and 2,397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.87, 10,990.69 and 2,397.40 is: 3,595.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.87 : 10,990.69 = 2,397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.87/10,990.69 = 2,397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.87x = 10,990.69 × 2,397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.87x = 26,349,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,349,046.74/7,327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.73

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