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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.06, 10,989.63 and 2,396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.06, 10,989.63 and 2,396.55 is: 3,594.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.06 : 10,989.63 = 2,396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.06/10,989.63 = 2,396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.06x = 10,989.63 × 2,396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.06x = 26,337,197.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337,197.78/7,328.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.02

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