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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.13, 10,993.73 and 2,397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.13, 10,993.73 and 2,397.38 is: 3,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.13 : 10,993.73 = 2,397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.13/10,993.73 = 2,397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.13x = 10,993.73 × 2,397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.13x = 26,356,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,356,181.91/7,328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.58

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